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Ageing: Balancing regeneration and cancer

Nature
DOI: 10.1038/nature05221
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The proliferation of cells must balance the longevity assured by tissue renewal against the risk of developing cancer. The tumour-suppressor protein p16INK4a seems to act at the pivot of this delicate equilibrium. ©2006 Nature Publishing Group.

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Beausejour, C. M., & Campisi, J. (2006, September 28). Ageing: Balancing regeneration and cancer. Nature. Nature Publishing Group. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05221

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