New insight into a fragile protein linked to cancer and autism

Defects in one gene are linked to certain kinds of cancer and autism; scientists are looking for a fix.


In recent years, scientists have found a surprising a connection between some people with autism and certain cancer patients: They have mutations in the same gene, one that codes for a protein critical for normal cellular health. Now scientists have reported in the ACS journal Biochemistry that the defects reduce the activity and stability of the protein. Their findings could someday help lead to new treatments for both sets of patients.
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