A checkpoint enzyme for flawless cell division
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 07:50
in Biology & Nature
The error-free distribution of genetic material during cell division is important for preventing the development of tumor cells. Prof. Erich Nigg's research group at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, has uncovered a new important function of the human enzyme Plk1. It plays a significant role in monitoring chromosome segregation. The results published in the journal Cell Reports may provide important clues for the treatment of cancer.