The Difficulty in Separating Sisters
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Esp1 protein seems to be responsible for the separation of sister chromatids in mitosis. Understanding details about Esp 1 and its function, such as whether or not it is involved in cohesion delocalization in prophase, may lead to new approaches to treating cancer.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1999
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A Surprising Function for the PTEN Tumor Suppressor
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The discovery of the PTEN gene has been embraced by cancer researchers for its ability to to suppress cancerous tumors. The phosphatase enzyme targets the lipid has been shown to reverse the growth effect of cancerous tumors.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
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