Scientists have detected unusual behavior of the PIWIL2 gene 'helpers'
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 06:01
in Biology & Nature
A team of scientists from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry RAS have discovered new information on how the PIWIL2 human gene expresses itself. This breakthrough discovery could result in a diagnostic marker for determining testicular germ cell tumors. The research findings suggest the interchangeability of the PIWIL2 "helpers"—the promoter of this gene is also able to act as an enhancer of the expression of another gene. The work, published in the PLoS ONE journal, expands the background knowledge in this field.