A starting signal for cell division: Molecular switch ensures that cells divide at the right time

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Apr 1, 2025, 11:33 am50 ptsTrending
About 100 cells divide every second in our body. A key protein in cell division is a protein kinase termed Plk1, because it activates other proteins involved in this process. Plk1 is also overexpressed in many types of cancer. This makes it a promising target for cancer therapies. However, drugs that inhibit…

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