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in humans, protein 53 (p53) is a tumor suppressant protein encoded on the p53 gene. one role of this protein is to facilitate the repair of damaged replicated dna. in which part of the cell cycle does the p53 gene have the most active role?
The G2 phase is part of the interphase of the cell cycle. After DNA replication in the S phase, the cell checks for DNA damage before entering mitosis (M phase). The p53 protein plays a crucial role in the G2 - M checkpoint. If damaged replicated DNA is detected, p53 can either halt the cell cycle to allow for DNA repair or initiate apoptosis (programmed cell death) if the damage is irreparable.
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