CAFFEINE INHIBITS THE RATE OF NUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR IN MULTIPLE HUMAN CELL LINES

Authors

Bryan S. Poe, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kim L. O'Neill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

caffeine, nucleotide excision repair, NER, human cell lines

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

During the course of a lifetime the human genome encounters endless assaults on its fragile genetic material, many of which are potentially teratogenic, mutagenic or even oncogenic events. To counter these genetic insults, the cell (the fundamental building unit of the human body), has in place a myriad of protective and reparative mechanisms. One of the major defenses against an existing chromosomal lesion is the nucleotide excision repair pathway.

Recommended Citation

Poe, Bryan S. and O'Neill, Dr. Kim L. (2013) "CAFFEINE INHIBITS THE RATE OF NUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR IN MULTIPLE HUMAN CELL LINES," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1271.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1271