MSK Researchers Identify Structural Weakness in Rogue DNA Linked to Aggressive Cancers
Medical Xpress1 min read80 words
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and their colleagues have identified a hidden structural weakness in a type of rogue DNA present in aggressive cancers. They found that this DNA relies on two proteins to prevent and repair breaks, and that blocking a single repair protein can cause the structure to fall apart.
This discovery suggests a new therapeutic opportunity for treating aggressive cancers by targeting the specific proteins responsible for maintaining the integrity of this rogue DNA.
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