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A-type lamins: guardians of the soma?
Nature cell biology - 1 Nov 2004
Hutchison Chris J, Worman Howard J
Abstract excerpt
The gene LMNA encodes the proteins lamins A and C and is implicated in nine different laminopathies - inherited diseases that are linked to premature ageing. Recent evidence has demonstrated that lamins A and C have essential functions in protecting cells from physical damage, as well as in maintaining the function of transcription factors required for the differentiation of adult stem cells. Thus, the...
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