Often mutated in cancer, the ATRX gene helps cells copy their DNA without damage. Crick scientists have uncovered new functions for this gene that might leave ATRX-deficient cancer cells vulnerable to potential treatments. https://bit.ly/4v7HTcW
Loss of DNA protector gene exposes vulnerabilities in cancerous cellsOften mutated in cancer, the ATRX gene helps cells copy their DNA without damage. Crick scientists have uncovered new functions that leave ATRX-deficient cancer cells vulnerable.www.crick.ac.uk