The Role of the Core Non-Homologous End Joining Factors in Carcinogenesis and Cancer
DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) are deleterious DNA lesions that if left unrepaired or are misrepaired, potentially result in chromosomal aberrations, known drivers of carcinogenesis. Pathways that direct the repair of DSBs are traditionally believed to be guardians of the genome as they protect cel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-07-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/9/7/81 |