what kind of protein is p53 an example of / why would Mark be so sad?
From J. Coyne’s blog
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what kind of protein is p53 an example of / why would Mark be so sad?
Posted by downhousesoftware on February 18, 2013 in Uncategorized
Tags: biology, cancer, genetics, humor, mice, p53, transgenics
matt olson
February 20, 2013 at 2:21 pm
He probably has Cancer or a Tumor…
downhousesoftware
February 20, 2013 at 3:37 pm
If he doesn’t he will soon. p53 is a vital tumor suppressor. Without a good copy of this gene, genomic damage can pile up over time leading to oncogenesis.