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Mutations in #cancer genomes:
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The @GenomeDataLab describes in @NatureGenet the #mutationfog, which causes hundreds of mutations in each tumor, in some cancers such as lung, head-neck and breast.
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#IRBScience
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foggy with a chance of thunderstorms⛈️
The @GenomeDataLab describes in @NatureGenet the #mutationfog, which causes hundreds of mutations in each tumor, in some cancers such as lung, head-neck and breast.
➡️bit.ly/3hYOPUC
#IRBScience
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The 'normal' DNA repair process can become coupled to the APOBEC enzyme–typically used by human cells to defend against viruses and trigger this #mutationfog.
Appears to be more active in late-stage metastatic cancers: helps the cancer evolve and resist drugs/radiation.
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Appears to be more active in late-stage metastatic cancers: helps the cancer evolve and resist drugs/radiation.
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@FranSupek: “We think that this APOBEC-driven #mutationfog has a mutagenic potential that matches or even exceeds that of well-known strong carcinogens, such as tobacco smoke or UV radiation. This finding makes APOBEC an attractive target for treating cancer”
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