Animal disease models generated by genetic engineering of polyamine metabolism.

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The polyamines putrescine, spermidine and spermine are natural components of all living cells. Although their exact cellular functions are still largely unknown, a constant supply of these compounds is required for mammalian cell proliferation to occur. Studies with animals displaying genetically altered polyamine metabolism have shown that polyamines are intimately involved in the development of diverse tumors,...

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