Estrogen triggers DNA damage in breast cancer cells (IMAGE)

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Estrogen triggers DNA damage in breast cancer cells

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The figure shows breast cancer cells after treatment with estrogen, which activates certain types of super-enhancers, marked with gammaH2AX, a marker for DNA damage. The field on the left shows untreated cells with little or no signs of DNA damage.

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Osama Hidmi

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