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World J Clin Oncol. Jul 24, 2024; 15(7): 806-810
Published online Jul 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i7.806
Poly (ADP-ribose): A double-edged sword governing cancer cell survival and death
Keun-Yeong Jeong, Ji-Hyuk Kang
Keun-Yeong Jeong, Head Office, Research Center, Seoul 07292, South Korea
Ji-Hyuk Kang, Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health and Medical Science, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, South Korea
Author contributions: Jeong KY designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Jeong KY conceived the contents and drafted the manuscript and contributed to the discussion; Jeong KY and Kang JH contributed to editing the manuscript, illustrations, and review of the literature; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Keun-Yeong Jeong, PhD, Chief Technician, Founder and CEO, Head Office, Research Center, PearlsInMires, 150, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07292, South Korea. alvirus@naver.com
Received: March 30, 2024
Revised: June 10, 2024
Accepted: June 28, 2024
Published online: July 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The biosynthesis of Poly (ADP-ribose) (PAR) by PAR polymerase plays a pivotal role in modulating cellular processes that dictate the survival or death of cancer cells. Considering the dichotomous functions of PAR is instrumental in unveiling novel strategies for cancer treatment.