Nuclear shield: a multi-enzyme task-force for nucleus protection.

BACKGROUND: In eukaryotic cells the nuclear envelope isolates and protects DNA from molecules that could damage its structure or interfere with its processing. Moreover, selected protection enzymes and vitamins act as efficient guardians against toxic compounds both in the nucleoplasm and in the cyt...

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Main Authors: Raffaele Fabrini, Alessio Bocedi, Valentina Pallottini, Lorena Canuti, Michele De Canio, Andrea Urbani, Valeria Marzano, Tommaso Cornetta, Pasquale Stano, Anna Giovanetti, Lorenzo Stella, Antonella Canini, Giorgio Federici, Giorgio Ricci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3000810?pdf=render