Cloning of the poly(ADP-ribose) Gene from Rat Liver.
Abstract
Inhibition of the nuclear enzyme poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase by substances that interfere with the DNA binding of the enzyme molecule profoundly inhibit cellular phenotypic changes (malignant transformation) induced either by non-toxic doses of ultimate carcinogens and more recently in an oncogene construct-containing cell line by steroid hormones. Enzyme inhibition in ontogenically stable cells had no measurable physiological effect as tested by cell growth or viability, thus the biological role of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase seems to be confined to cells undergoing differentiation, development or oncogenesis that occurs without detectable cellular toxicity (no DNA damage).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 24, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174667
Entities
People
- Ernest Kun
Organizations
- University of California, San Francisco