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Briefing: Sugar-processing enzyme has a hidden second job—controlling when cells divide
Strategic angle: A metabolic enzyme studied for over seven decades has a hidden second function—it can unwind RNA and promote cell cycle progression, according to a new study.
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The study, conducted by researchers at the University, highlights a previously unrecognized role of a sugar-processing enzyme that has been under investigation for over seventy years.
This enzyme's ability to unwind RNA suggests significant implications for cellular processes, particularly in the context of cell division and metabolic regulation.
Understanding this dual functionality could enhance insights into metabolic pathways and their impact on cellular architecture and throughput.