Genetics

Proto-Oncogenes and Oncogenes

  • Proto-oncogenes regulate normal cell division and are protected in evolution because of this key function. They encode
    • Growth and transcription factors
    • Receptors
    • Enzymes
    • G-proteins
  • Mutated proto-oncogenes (oncogenes) are associated with cancer
  • RAS oncogenes are the most commonly observed oncogenes in…
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