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. 2001 Dec 28;107(7):815-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0092-8674(01)00619-5.

Why is p53 acetylated?

C Prives  1 , J L Manley
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Why is p53 acetylated?

C Prives et al. Cell. .
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Abstract

Recent studies suggest that acetylation of the p53 tumor suppressor protein is not important for its DNA binding activity, as was previously thought. We discuss here a number of theories as to how this modification may serve to regulate the protein's functions.

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