Article
PPM1D Is a Therapeutic Target in Childhood Neural Tumors
30 Nov 2021
Abstract excerpt
Childhood medulloblastoma and high-risk neuroblastoma frequently present with segmental gain of chromosome 17q corresponding to aggressive tumors and poor patient prognosis. Located within the 17q-gained chromosomal segments is PPM1D at chromosome 17q23.2. PPM1D encodes a serine/threonine phosphatase, WIP1, that is a negative regulator of p53 activity as well as key proteins involved in cell cycle control, DNA...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
