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The interplay between p16 serine phosphorylation and arginine methylation determines its function in modulating cellular apoptosis and senescence.
Scientific reports - 25 Jan 2017
Lu Yang, Ma Wenlong, Li Zhongwei, Lu Jun, Wang Xiuli
Abstract excerpt
Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p16INK4a (p16) primarily functions as a negative regulator of the retinoblastoma protein (Rb) -E2F pathway, thus plays critical role in cell cycle progression, cellular senescence and apoptosis. In this study, we showed that the methylation of Arg 138 and the phosphorylation of Ser 140 on p16 were critical for the control of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Compared to wild type...
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