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Mouse models for xeroderma pigmentosum group A and group C show divergent cancer phenotypes.
Cancer research - 1 Mar 2008
Melis Joost P M, Wijnhoven Susan W P, Beems Rudolf B, Roodbergen Marianne, van den Berg Jolanda, Moon Hojin, Friedberg Errol, van der Horst Gijsbertus T J, Hoeijmakers Jan H J, Vijg Jan, van Steeg Harry
Abstract excerpt
The accumulation of DNA damage is a slow but hazardous phenomenon that may lead to cell death, accelerated aging, and cancer. One of the most versatile defense mechanisms against the accumulation of DNA damage is nucleotide excision repair, in which, among others, the Xeroderma pigmentosum group C (XPC) and group A (XPA) proteins are involved. To elucidate differences in the functions of these two proteins,...
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