Medical researchers identify PHF20, a regulator of gene P53

Posted August 24th, 2012 by PCC STEM & filed under Health Sciences.

Researchers have identified PHF20, a novel transcriptional factor, and clarified its role in maintaining the stability and transcription of p53, a gene that allows for both normal cell growth and tumor suppression. PHF20, the researchers found, plays a previously unknown and unique role in regulating p53.

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