Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Protein complex may play role in preventing many forms of cancer, study shows

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a group of proteins that are mutated in about one-fifth of all human cancers. The finding suggests that the proteins, which are members of a protein complex that affects how DNA is packaged in cells, work to suppress the development of tumors in many types of tissues. Read more here.

Study mentioned: Kadoch C, et al. Proteomic and bioinformatic analysis of mammalian SWI/SNF complexes identifies extensive roles in human malignancy. Nat Genet. 2013 May 5. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23644491

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