DNA polymerase kappa supports repair-associated DNA synthesis and genome maintenance in postmitotic neurons
Gunjan Goyal, Premkumar Palanisamy, Ainesh Paul, Anirban Paul, Shilpi Paul
This study identifies DNA polymerase kappa (POLK) as essential for DNA repair and genome maintenance in postmitotic neurons, showing its role in preventing neurodegeneration and aging-related stress.
bioRxiv · Oct 8, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience