Two Are Better Than One – Another Checkpoint Enzyme For Flawless Cell Division

Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 13:31 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. read more

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