SIRT1 takes down tumors

Yuan et al. have identified another anti-cancer effect of the "longevity" protein SIRT1. By speeding the destruction of the tumor promoter c-Myc, SIRT1 curbs cell division. The study will be published online April 13 and will appear in the April 20 print issue of the Journal of Cell Biology.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news158835232.html">SIRT1 takes down tumors</a></p> <p>Yuan et al. have identified another anti-cancer effect of the "longevity" protein SIRT1. By speeding the destruction of the tumor promoter c-Myc, SIRT1 curbs cell division. The study will be published online April 13 and will appear in the April 20 print issue of the <i>Journal of Cell Biology</i>.</p>