The C terminus of p53 is rich in lysines, which are subjected to different modifications to regulate p53 activity. p53 tumor suppressor gene mutations are one of the most common genetic alterations in human tumors, including lymphomas. Altering or inactivating p53 by mutation or reaction with oncogenes or viruses may cause depletion of p53, or conversion of p53 from a tumor suppressor gene to a transforming oncogene. The nuclear protein p53 is associated with cell transformation and proliferation, with definitive possibilities as a marker in malignant lymphoma progression. p53's role in the multistep process leading to cancer is still being investigated, with an emphasis on its relation and control over additional tumor suppressors.
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