VRK1 and NBS1 form a preassembled complex in the absence of DNA damage.
Depletion of VRK1 prevents activation of NBS1 by doxorubicin or ionizing radiation.
VRK1 phosphorylates NBS1 in Ser343.
Phosphorylation of NBS1 by VRK1 protects NBS1 from RNF8 induced degradation.