| Literature DB >> 19707781 |
Jennifer S Dickey1, Christophe E Redon, Asako J Nakamura, Brandon J Baird, Olga A Sedelnikova, William M Bonner.
Abstract
Upon DNA double-strand break (DSB) induction in mammals, the histone H2A variant, H2AX, becomes rapidly phosphorylated at serine 139. This modified form, termed gamma-H2AX, is easily identified with antibodies and serves as a sensitive indicator of DNA DSB formation. This review focuses on the potential clinical applications of gamma-H2AX detection in cancer and in response to other cellular stresses. In addition, the role of H2AX in homeostasis and disease will be discussed. Recent work indicates that gamma-H2AX detection may become a powerful tool for monitoring genotoxic events associated with cancer development and tumor progression.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19707781 PMCID: PMC3094848 DOI: 10.1007/s00412-009-0234-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chromosoma ISSN: 0009-5915 Impact factor: 4.316