Telomerase expression is sufficient for chromosomal integrity in cells lacking p53 dependent G<sub>1 </sub>checkpoint function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Secondary cultures of human fibroblasts display a finite lifespan ending at senescence. Loss of p53 function by mutation or viral oncogene expression bypasses senescence, allowing cell division to continue for an additional 10 – 20 d...

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Main Authors: Simpson Dennis A, Livanos Elizabeth, Heffernan Timothy P, Kaufmann William K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-10-01
Series:Journal of Carcinogenesis
Online Access:http://www.carcinogenesis.com/content/4/1/18