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Surfing the p53 network

The p53 tumour-suppressor gene integrates numerous signals that control cell life and death. As when a highly connected node in the Internet breaks down, the disruption of p53 has severe consequences.

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Figure 2: Viral oncogenes and the p53 network.
Figure 3: The p53 network.

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