Sall4 Is Required for DNA Repair in Stem Cells

Monday, March 2, 2015 - 09:20 in Biology & Nature

A protein that helps embryonic stem cells retain their identity also promotes DNA repair. The findings raise the possibility that the protein, Sall4, performs a similar role in cancer cells, helping them survive chemotherapy.

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