Gene Mutation Responsible For Hereditary Neuroendocrine Tumor Discovered
Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 23:28
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have identified the gene that is mutated in a hereditary form of a rare neuroendocrine tumor called paraganglioma. The gene, called hSDH5, is required for activation of an enzyme complex that plays a critical role in the chemical reactions that take place within cells to convert biochemical energy into usable energy.