Sonic Hedgehog Protein Causes DNA Damage (IMAGE)

University of Montreal

Sonic Hedgehog Protein Causes DNA Damage

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Scientists at the IRCM and the University of Montreal discovered a mechanism that promotes the progression of medulloblastoma, the most common brain tumour found in children. The team, led by Frederic Charron, PhD, found that a protein known as Sonic Hedgehog induces DNA damage, which causes the cancer to develop. The original AI file for this image is available for use by the media.

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Frederic Charron <i>et al.</i>

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