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Yeast genes may inspire anti-cancer, anti-ageing drugs
Washington, June 8 (ANI): Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, say that genes that protect yeast DNA from oxidising free radicals may pave the way for new drugs that will be effective in treating cancer and ageing.
Free radicals are produced by the body and have a tendency to damage DNA, making some people take supplements to mop them up.
However, this is not feasible as small doses of free radicals trigger changes in most cells that stop more from entering.
Now, the UCSD researchers, led by Trey Ideker, have found genes that control this response in yeast, reports New Scientist.
If similar genes are found in people, drugs that mimic their protective effects could be a better strategy against cancer, and ageing than simply mopping up all free radicals The study has been published in a recent edition of PLoS Genetics. (ANI)
Yeast studies provide clue about controlling cholesterol levels.
Yeasts are genetically more different than humans and chimps.
Yeast can undergo sexual reproduction despite missing sex genes.
Yeast genes may inspire anti-cancer, anti-ageing drugs.
Yeast cells decide whether to have sex with each other within 2mins of meeting.
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