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SYCP1, a protein previously thought to function only during the production of sperm and eggs, can be reactivated in cancer cells, where it helps tumors survive and grow.
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University of Liverpool
Who
Researchers at the University of Liverpool
What
SYCP1, a protein previously thought to function only during the production of sperm and eggs, can be reactivated in cancer cells, where it helps tumors survive and grow.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 GMT · 2h 27m ago
Where
University of Liverpool ·
Why
SYCP1 switches from its normal reproductive role to an entirely different function in cancer, entering the nucleus of cancer cells, binding directly to DNA and controlling genes involved in cell division and DNA repair.
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This discovery reveals a new mechanism by which cancer cells can survive and grow, potentially opening avenues for new therapeutic strategies targeting SYCP1 in cancer treatment.
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