Polymerase (IMAGE)

American Chemical Society

Polymerase

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Above is an illustration of DNA polymerase moving along the length of a DNA strand. Researchers are targeting new chemotherapy drugs that efficiently block uncontrolled DNA replication while minimizing side effects.

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