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DNA Protection Protein, a Novel Mechanism of Radiation Tolerance: Lessons from Tardigrades
15 Jun 2017
Abstract excerpt
Genomic DNA stores all genetic information and is indispensable for maintenance of normal cellular activity and propagation. Radiation causes severe DNA lesions, including double-strand breaks, and leads to genome instability and even lethality. Regardless of the toxicity of radiation, some organisms exhibit extraordinary tolerance against radiation. These organisms are supposed to possess special mechanisms to...
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