Protein products of which genes "put the brakes" on the cell cycle when DNA is damaged or incompletely copied?

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Checkpoint genes are responsible for monitoring the progress of the cell cycle and ensuring that it proceeds correctly. If DNA damage or incomplete replication is detected, proteins produced by checkpoint genes will halt the progression of the cell cycle to allow for DNA repair or completion of replication before resuming cell division.

Protein Products of Which Genes "Put the Brakes" on the Cell