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Do DNA Repair Gene Mutations Cause Clonal Hematopoiesis?
Dik C van Gent1, Zofia M Komar1
1Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus Medical Center Cancer Institute, University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Cancers
|February 27, 2026
Summary
DNA damage response (DDR) mechanisms are crucial for maintaining genome integrity and sustaining life. These essential cellular processes ensure genetic stability by repairing DNA damage.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Genome integrity is vital for cellular function and organismal survival.
- DNA damage response (DDR) pathways are critical for detecting and repairing DNA lesions.
- Dysregulation of DDR mechanisms can lead to genomic instability and diseases like cancer.
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