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Hereditary Cancer-associated Missense Mutations in hMSH6 Uncouple ATP Hydrolysis from DNA Mismatch Binding
13 Sept 2008
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer is caused by germline mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes. The majority of cases are associated with mutations in hMSH2 or hMLH1; however, about 12% of cases are associated with alterations in hMSH6. The hMSH6 protein forms a heterodimer with hMSH2 that is capable of recognizing a DNA mismatch. The heterodimer then utilizes its adenosine nucleotide processing ability...
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