New protein regulated by cellular starvation
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 09:01
in Biology & Nature
An unexpected role for a protein has been found, involved in the DNA repair mechanism. The protein SHPRH not only helps to fix mistakes generated during DNA replication, but also contributes to the generation of new ribosomes, the cell's “protein factories.” The newly discovered task depends on the nutritional state of the cell and might be associated with aging and anemia.