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An overview of the functions of p53 and drugs acting either on wild- or mutant-type p53.
European journal of medicinal chemistry - 5 Feb 2024
Huang Yongmi, Jiao Zhihao, Fu Yuqing, Hou Yue, Sun Jinxiao, Hu Feiran, Yu Shangzhe, Gong Kexin, Liu Yiru, Zhao Guisen
Abstract excerpt
TP53, also known as the "guardian of the genome," is an important tumor suppressor gene. It is encoded by the human genome and is associated with the development of diverse cancers. The p53 protein, encoded by TP53, functions in the cell to monitor DNA damage and prompts the cell to respond appropriately. When DNA is damaged, p53 halts the cell cycle, allowing cells to enter the repair state. If the repair is...
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