The P73 coding protein is similar to P53 protein in textures and functions, so it is believed a new member in P53 kindred. At present, the P73 has become the hot spot in internal and abroad investigation domains.

• P73基因编码蛋白无论在结构还是功能上均与P53异常相似，被认为是P53家族的一个新成员，目前P73基因已成为国内外基因研究领域的一个热点。