New findings shed light on the repair of UV-induced DNA damage

(Kobe University) A repair system in our cells fixes DNA damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, however the detailed process behind this is not fully understood. An international research team led by Professor Sugasawa at Kobe University's Biosignal Research Center has clarified the regulatory mechanism of the ubiquitin-proteasome system in recognizing and repairing UV-damaged DNA. This new discovery will contribute towards illuminating the onset mechanisms of diseases such as skin cancer.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news