The human conventional siRNA targeting TP53 is a key tool for gene silencing research, designed to specifically target the TP53 gene—a critical tumor suppressor gene with extensive implications in cellular biology and oncology. Also known as tumor protein p53, the TP53 gene has multiple aliases including BCC7, LFS1, and TRP53, reflecting its diverse biological roles and research significance.
Wild-type TP53 (wtp53) regulates essential cellular processes such as cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, DNA damage repair, and inhibition of angiogenesis and metastasis. However, mutations in TP53 are prevalent in various malignant tumors, leading to the loss of its tumor suppressor function and the acquisition of gain-of-function (GOF) properties by mutant p53 (mp53). These GOF traits contribute to tumor cell proliferation, chemotherapy resistance, and disease progression, making mp53 a prime target for cancer research and therapeutic development.
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) operates by specifically degrading complementary target mRNA, enabling precise inhibition of target protein expression. The human conventional TP53 siRNA leverages this RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism to silence TP53 expression, providing researchers with a powerful tool to dissect the functional roles of both wild-type and mutant TP53 in physiological and pathological processes.
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