Gene Found To Play A Suppressor Role In Skin Cancer Development
Genetic evidence has been provided that Activating Transcription Factor 2 plays a suppressor role in skin cancer development. ATF2 is a protein that regulates gene transcription, the first step in the translation of genetic code, in response to extracellular stresses such as ultraviolet light and ionizing radiation. This function of ATF2 in stress and DNA damage response suggests it may also play a role in tumor formation.
Original post by ScienceDaily: Skin Care News
Posted: February 7th, 2008 under skin health.
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