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Skin cancer gene shows promise in heart repair. Researchers at Duke University have discovered that a dangerous mutation found in skin cancers, particularly in the BRAF protein, could have potential for repairing damaged heart tissue. The BRAF mutation, commonly found in aggressive melanomas, induces cell division in skin cancer. In a study using rat heart tissue, the researchers introduced the mutated BRAF gene, prompting cell division and growth. However, this led to a loss of contractile strength in the heart tissue, emphasizing the need for precise control in gene activation. While the findings offer optimism for therapeutic applications in heart regeneration, further research is required for safe and controlled delivery to human patients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZj3evbX #protein #brainhealth #research #medical #biology

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