Werner syndrome cells escape hydrogen peroxide‐induced cell proliferation arrest

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Werner syndrome (WS) is a rare disease caused by the lack of a functional nuclear WS protein (WRN). WS is characterized by the early onset of premature aging signs and a high incidence of sarcomas. WS diploid fibroblasts have a short life span and extensive genomic instability. Mammalian cells are continuously exposed to reactive oxygen species (ROS), which represent human mutagens and are thought to be a major...

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