How is RAD51 related to DNA damage from toxic agents?
Toxic agents, including chemicals, radiation, and certain environmental pollutants, can induce DNA damage, leading to potentially deleterious effects such as mutations, cancer, and cell death. RAD51 is crucial in repairing such damage by facilitating error-free repair through homologous recombination. The efficacy of RAD51 in this process can influence the cellular response to toxic exposure and determine cell survival or apoptosis.
