The Fanconi anemia D2 protein is vital for cellular resistance to DNA cross-linking. Now, FANCD2 is shown to also be involved in a second, independent function, the arrest of DNA synthesis after ionizing radiation.
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Grompe, M. FANCD2: A branch-point in DNA damage response?. Nat Med 8, 555–556 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0602-555
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