It can cause DNA single strand to fragment, damage DNA repairing system, which leads to apoptosis.

镉能引起DNA单链断裂，并损害DNA修复系统，导致细胞凋亡。

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Conclusion Inhibition of CRLP may reduce the DNA repair ability through blocking DNA repairing complex forming.

结论CRLP基因的表达受到抑制以后可能通过影响细胞DNA修复能力降低细胞抗紫外杀伤的能力。

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This molecule is involved in repairing DNA and keeps the genes in a cell intact.

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The study, which tracked 1000 patients in 16 countries for more than four years, was conducted by researchers from Queens University and Newcastle University in the UK. They focused principally on people with Lynch syndrome, an inherited genetic disorder that causes cancer by affecting genes responsible for detecting and repairing DNA damage.

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The enzyme normally is involved in repairing damaged DNA, but in this instance it gobbles up brain cells' energy stores.

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