Prion-like p53 Amyloids in Cancer

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The global transcription factor, p53, is a master regulator of gene expression in cells. Mutations in the TP53 gene promote unregulated cell growth through the inactivation of downstream effectors of the p53 pathway. In fact, mutant p53 is highly prone to misfolding and frequently resides inside the cell as large aggregates, causing loss of physiological function of the tumor-suppressor protein. Here, we review...

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