| Literature DB >> 3928401 |
U Wintersberger, E Wintersberger.
Abstract
We propose that the activation of poly(ADP-ribose) synthetase by DNA damage serves to decrease rapidly and transiently the cellular level of NAD (by production therefrom of poly ADP-ribose). The result is a slow-down of energy-requiring reactions, in particular of replicative DNA synthesis giving cells more time to repair the damage. We do not attribute any specific role to poly ADP-ribosylated proteins in this reaction beyond their action as acceptors for poly ADP-ribose.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3928401 DOI: 10.1016/0014-5793(85)80369-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS Lett ISSN: 0014-5793 Impact factor: 4.124