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Distinct DNA repair mechanisms prevent formaldehyde toxicity during development, reproduction and aging.
Nucleic acids research - 12 Aug 2024
Rieckher Matthias, Gallrein Christian, Alquezar-Artieda Natividad, Bourached-Silva Nour, Vaddavalli Pavana Lakshmi, Mares Devin, Backhaus Maria, Blindauer Timon, Greger Ksenia, Wiesner Eva, Pontel Lucas B, Schumacher Björn
Abstract excerpt
Formaldehyde (FA) is a recognized environmental and metabolic toxin implicated in cancer development and aging. Inherited mutations in the FA-detoxifying enzymes ADH5 and ALDH2 genes lead to FA overload in the severe multisystem AMeD syndrome. FA accumulation causes genome damage including DNA-protein-, inter- and intra-strand crosslinks and oxidative lesions. However, the influence of distinct DNA repair systems...
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