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Biomolecular condensates are cellular compartments that selectively enrich proteins and other macromolecules despite lacking enveloping membranes. These compartments often form through phase separation triggered by multivalent nucleic acids. Emerging data have revealed that poly(ADP-ribose) (PAR), a nucleic acid-based protein modification catalyzed by ADP-ribosyltransferases (commonly known as PARPs), plays a crucial role in this process. This review focuses on the role of PARPs and ADP-ribosylation, and explores the principles and mechanisms by which PAR regulates condensate formation, dissolution, and dynamics. Future studies with advanced tools to examine PAR binding sites, substrate interactions, PAR length and structure, and transitions from condensates to aggregates will be key to unraveling the complexity of ADP-ribosylation in health and disease, including cancer, viral infection, and neurodegeneration.
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