Abstract
RNA in a cell is subject to many of the same insults as DNA. RNA damage can induce apoptosis and may be exploited for anti-cancer chemotherapy. It is a surprise, however, to learn that cells may repair RNA damage, suggesting a far greater significance of RNA in genotoxic stress.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | R482-R484 |
Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 17 2003 |
Keywords
- Alkylation
- Animals
- Apoptosis/physiology
- DNA Damage/physiology
- DNA Repair/physiology
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Humans
- RNA Stability/physiology
- RNA/physiology