DNA Protection Protein, a Novel Mechanism of Radiation Tolerance: Lessons from Tardigrades
Genomic DNA stores all genetic information and is indispensable for maintenance of normal cellular activity and propagation. Radiation causes severe DNA lesions, including double-strand breaks, and leads to genome instability and even lethality. Regardless of the toxicity of radiation, some organism...
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MDPI AG
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/7/2/26 |