Hereditary neurodegeneration linked to ADP-ribose modification

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 12:31 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have identified a much sought after enzyme that removes ADP-ribose modifications from proteins by studying a genetic mutation that causes neurodegenerative disease in humans. The findings suggest that not only addition but also removal of ADP-ribose from proteins is essential for normal cell function.

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