New Step In DNA Damage Response In Neurons Discovered

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 01:39 in Biology & Nature

Mutations in the ATM gene cause neurological problems combined with immune deficiency and radiation sensitivity in humans. ATM controls cells' response to DNA damage in several cell types. Cdk5, involved in several neurodegenerative diseases, is required to activate ATM.

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