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cyclins a set of related proteins that regulate the passage of cells through the cell cycle by forming complexes with cyclin-dependent protein kinases. cyclins-dependent protein kinase (Cdk) forms complexes with cyclins to become active in activating stages of the eukaryotic cell cycle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 0]-synchronized cells expressed low levels of cyclins A and D1 and hypophosphorylated retinoblastoma (RB), whereas [G. The discovery of CDKs and cyclins and their role in checkpoint control of the cancer cell cycle has been honored with the 2001 Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology. When cyclins bind to CDK molecules, "this complex activates a bunch of proteins," Elledge says. |
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