Polish Journal of Pathology

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1/2026 vol. 77
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Suppressing Dicer inhibits proliferation and contributes to cellular senescence, partially via a p21-associated senescence pathway

Chao-Wen Cheng 1, 2
,
Wen-Fang Fang 3
,
Yea-Mey Yang 1
,
Jiunn-Diann Lin 4, 5

  1. Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

  2. Traditional Herbal Medicine Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

  3. Department of Family Medicine, Leader Clinic, Taipei, Taiwan

  4. Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan

  5. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

Pol J Pathol 2026; 77 (1): 25-38

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/pjp.2026.161718
Data publikacji online: 2026/06/09
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