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Loss of one copy of the DNA Ligase I (LIG1) gene in triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) with TP53 mutations confers resistance to chemotherapy.

Baylor College of Medicine

Who
researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions
What
Loss of one copy of the DNA Ligase I (LIG1) gene in triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) with TP53 mutations confers resistance to chemotherapy.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:56:00 GMT · 1h 31m ago
Where
Baylor College of Medicine ·
Why
Researchers identified a vulnerability in these cells that can be used to their advantage.
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This discovery reveals a new treatment strategy for aggressive breast cancers that are resistant to chemotherapy.

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