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[Damage to the genome, p53 and cell polyploidization in ontogeny]
1Kol'tsov Institute of Developmental Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
Ontogenez
|March 28, 1998
Summary
The tumor suppressor protein p53 normally prevents polyploidy by regulating cell cycle checkpoints. Its loss or inactivation can lead to genome instability and polyploidization, contributing to cancer development.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
Context:
- The protein p53 is a crucial tumor suppressor and cell cycle regulator in humans.
- p53 responds to DNA damage by arresting the cell cycle.
- Recent findings highlight p53's role in maintaining genomic diploidy and preventing polyploidization.
Purpose:
- To review models of cell cycle control disruption.
- To examine the consequences of p53 or p21 gene alterations.
- To discuss the mechanisms of diploid-to-polyploid transition.
Summary:
- This review analyzes cell cycle dysregulation in transgenic animals (p53-/- mice) and cell lines with defective p53 or its effector p21.
- It explores how loss, inactivation, or hyperexpression of p53/p21 impacts cell cycle control and genome stability.
- Mechanisms underlying the transition from diploid to polyploid states due to impaired p53 function are discussed.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the role of p53 in preventing genomic instability and polyploidy.
- Contributes to understanding cancer development mechanisms related to cell cycle control.
- Informs research on therapeutic strategies targeting p53 in cancer treatment.