Long non-coding RNAs transcribed at DNA damaged sites can play part in DNA damage response. Here the authors reveal that damaged induced lncRNAs can form DNA:RNA hybrids at resected DNA-ends. These hybrids are involved in recruiting HR-mediated repair machinery which, in turn, controls their level at DSBs.
- Giuseppina D’Alessandro
- Donna Rose Whelan
- Fabrizio d’Adda di Fagagna