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Principal Investigator, Professor of Chemistry
Panče Naumov leads the Smart Materials Lab and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials at NYUAD. His group is internationally recognized for pioneering crystal adaptronics and advancing adaptive molecular solids, with applications in sensing, robotics, optics, and energy systems.
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The p53 protein, produced by the , is the most frequently mutated gene in human cancer. It serves as a master supervisor within our cells, ensuring that DNA remains stable and functional. P53.zip
: According to MedlinePlus , p53 acts as a tumor suppressor by regulating cell division. It prevents cells from growing or dividing too quickly or in an uncontrolled manner.
If you encountered a file named , it is likely one of the following: : If you received this file from an
: If the TP53 gene is mutated or lost, cells lose this protection, leading to the accumulation of further mutations and the eventual development of tumors. Germline mutations of p53 are associated with a wide range of cancers, including sarcomas, brain tumors, and breast cancer. Potential "P53.zip" Scenarios
: Compressed research data, genomic sequences, or molecular modeling files related to the p53 protein. The p53 protein, produced by the , is
: When a cell's DNA is damaged (by radiation, chemicals, or other stressors), p53 triggers a response that can either stop the cell cycle to allow for repair or, if the damage is too severe, signal the cell to undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death).
We are proud that the Smart Materials Lab is the leading team in impactful chemistry research in the United Arab Emirates, with research output that, according to the Nature Index, accounts for 40‒60% of the total chemistry publications within the country, both in fractional count and weighed fractional count. The past and current research projects in the Smart Materials Lab have been sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Human Science Frontier Program Organization (HFSPO), and the UAE National Research Foundation (NRF), in addition to generous financial support from NYUAD and the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute. The members of the Smart Materials Lab work closely with NYUAD's Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM).