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Green Tea Compound Plays Sidekick to Guardian of the Genome
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February 16, 2021
The p53 protein has been dubbed as the “guardian of the genome,” not to be confused with the movie
Guardians of the Galaxy. However, you may say p53 has some superhero qualities by protecting and fighting for good. The p53 gene is a tumor suppressor gene that plays a critical role in preventing cells with DNA damage or other cellular insults from turning cancerous. Researchers have tried to combat cancer by boosting the number of copies of healthy p53 in cells, and get a better understanding of its tumor-suppressing function. Now, a new study by researchers at the Rensselaer Polytecnhic Institute reports an antioxidant found in green tea may lend a hand by increasing levels of p53. Their study points to a new target for cancer drug discovery.
New findings show that an anti-oxidant molecule found in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) directly interacts and increases levels of p53, a