DNA repair protein's unexpected structure may lead to new cancer treatments
A University of Iowa-led study has revealed the unexpected structure adopted by the DNA repair protein RAD52 as it binds and ...
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ChIP-mini technology advances analysis of DNA-protein interactions in pathogenic bacteria
In the pursuit of understanding the pathogenic expression mechanisms of bacteria and the advancements in biofoundry technology, identifying and analyzing protein-DNA binding sites is crucial.
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How a crucial DNA repair protein works—and what it means for cancer treatment
Technically, Pol-theta is an enzyme—a type of protein that speeds up chemical ... parts of Pol-theta's structure, the enzyme's interactions with DNA weren't well understood.
Supercomputers Help Unlock Secrets of DNA Repair
Researchers harness the power of the world’s most advanced supercomputers to simulate the inner workings of cellular ...
New framework leverages 3D protein structures for systems-level analysis of cancer mutations
A study from Cornell researchers could enable a quantum leap forward in identifying and deciphering cancer-driving genetic ...
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New function discovered for protein important in leukemia
In addition to exporting materials out of the nucleus, the protein, called Exportin-1 (also called Xpo1 or Crm1), seems to play a role in promoting gene transcription, the process that creates RNA ...