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Here we show that deletion of <jats:italic>Nbs1<\/jats:italic> or <jats:italic>Mre11<\/jats:italic> specifically in Purkinje neurons of mouse models (<jats:italic>Nbs1<\/jats:italic>-PC\u0394 and <jats:italic>Mre11<\/jats:italic>-PC\u0394, respectively) is compatible with cerebellar development. Deleting <jats:italic>Nbs1<\/jats:italic> in Purkinje cells disrupts the cellular localization pattern of MRE11 or RAD50 without inducing apparent DNA damage, albeit impaired DNA damage response (judged by 53BP1 focus formation) to ionizing radiation (IR). However, neither survival nor morphology of Purkinje cells and thus locomotor capabilities is affected by <jats:italic>Nbs1<\/jats:italic> deletion under physiological conditions. Similarly, deletion of <jats:italic>Mre11<\/jats:italic> in Purkinje cells does not affect the numbers or morphology of Purkinje cells and causes no accumulation of DNA damage. <jats:italic>Mre11<\/jats:italic>-deleted Purkinje cells have regular intrinsic neuronal activity. Taken together, these data indicate that the MRN complex is not essential for the survival and functionality of postmitotic neurons such as Purkinje cells. 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