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CDKN1A

cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 1A

A p53-responsive gene that encodes p21, a protein involved in slowing cell-cycle progression.

NCBI GENE IDENTIFIER1026View source record ↗

Overview

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CDKN1A is a gene that helps cells slow down their cycle of growth and division. p53 can turn up its activity after stress.

Quick Facts

AT A GLANCE
Gene ID1026
OrganismHomo sapiens
Common namep21

Follow the Connections

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Proteinp53regulatesPathwayp53 Signalingincludes
All 2 Structured Connections
p53 · ProteinREGULATES →CDKN1A · Gene
p53 Signaling · PathwayINCLUDES →CDKN1A · Gene

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about CDKN1A.

databaseCDKN1A cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (Gene ID 1026)NCBI Gene reviewUnravelling mechanisms of p53-mediated tumour suppressionNature Reviews Cancer · PMID 24739573
Research Claims

CDKN1A is a p53 target involved in cell-cycle control.