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Brm inhibits the proliferative response of keratinocytes and corneal epithelial cells to ultraviolet radiation-induced damage.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Hassan Nur Mohammad Monsur, Painter Nicole, Howlett C Rolfe, Farrell Andrew W, Di Girolamo Nick, Lyons J Guy, Halliday Gary M
Abstract excerpt
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) from sunlight is the primary cause of skin and ocular neoplasia. Brahma (BRM) is part of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex. It provides energy for rearrangement of chromatin structure. Previously we have found that human skin tumours have a hotspot mutation in BRM and that protein levels are substantially reduced. Brm-/- mice have enhanced susceptibility to photocarcinogenesis....
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