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suppressor protein refers to a type of protein that helps regulate or control the growth and division of cells in our body. It acts like a "brake" by preventing cells from growing or dividing too quickly, which could lead to uncontrolled cell growth and potentially contribute to the development of diseases like cancer. It helps maintain a balance and keeps our cells in check.
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- Dr. Shawn Li, PhD, and his team at Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, identified that a protein called Numb functions to promote the death of cancer cells by binding to and stabilizing a tumor suppressor protein called p53 - a master regulator of cell death. (sciencedaily.com)
- The scientists are planning further study of HOXA5's role in breast cancer, following up on this work and a study published by Sukumar's lab in 2000 that showed a connection between low levels of HOXA5 and the well - known tumor suppressor protein p53. (sciencedaily.com)
- «Through further functional studies we found that myosin IIa is also required for activation of the main guardian of the genome — a tumor suppressor protein called p53.» (sciencedaily.com)
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