Loss of function and p53 protein stabilization.

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Wild-type (wt) p53 protein is rapidly degraded, has a short half-life and low intracellular levels. Stabilization of wt p53 protein following an appropriate stimulus (for example DNA damage) is a physiological regulation to increase function. In contrast, stabilization of p53 protein in the absence of a stimulus is always a hallmark of loss of function secondary to a mutation, or interaction with viral or...

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