Deciphering the significance of p53 mutant proteins.

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Mutations in the p53 gene compromise its role as guardian of genomic integrity, yielding predominantly missense p53 mutant proteins. The gain-of-function hypothesis has long suggested that these mutant proteins acquire new oncogenic properties; however, recent studies challenge this notion, indicating that targeting these mutants may not impact the fitness of cancer cells. Mounting evidence indicates that...

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