MXD1 (gene)

In the realm of genes, a tale we weave, Of a protein called MAD, oh, do believe! Encoded by MXD1, it's true, A protein with powers, both old and new. MAD-MAX, a dimerization delight, In MAX-interacting proteins, it takes flight. It competes with MYC, a binding dance, To form a complex, a DNA-binding stance. A transcriptional repressor, MAD does play, While MYC, an activator, has its own way. In the world of genes, a balancing act, MAD-MAX and MYC, a fascinating pact. A candidate tumor suppressor, they say, MAD-MAX fights cancer, day by day. With its sequence-specific DNA-binding might, It keeps the cells healthy, shining so bright. So let us remember this tale so grand, Of MAD-MAX, the protein, in the gene land. A whimsical dance, a poetic rhyme, In the world of science, it's truly sublime. Random page: TV3 (Czech Republic)