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What happens to cells when they undergo senescence?
What happens to cells when they undergo senescence?
- They rapidly grow and divide
- They enter a permanent state of cell cycle arrest (correct)
- They undergo rapid apoptosis
- They repair DNA damage successfully
What is the purpose of injecting F-luorodeoxyglucose into patients?
What is the purpose of injecting F-luorodeoxyglucose into patients?
- To repair DNA damage in tumors
- To visualize tumors through positron emission tomography (PET) scanning (correct)
- To induce DNA damage in tumors
- To promote cell division in normal tissues
What is the result of inducing DNA damage in cells with active p53?
What is the result of inducing DNA damage in cells with active p53?
- DNA repair and cellular recovery
- Rapid cell division and growth
- Apoptosis and cell death
- Cellular senescence and permanent cell cycle arrest (correct)
What kind of tumors are typically PET-positive?
What kind of tumors are typically PET-positive?
What is the effect of DNA damage on cells without active p53?
What is the effect of DNA damage on cells without active p53?
What happens to DNA when cells undergo senescence?
What happens to DNA when cells undergo senescence?
What is the purpose of PET scanning in tumor detection?
What is the purpose of PET scanning in tumor detection?
What is the result of successful DNA repair in cells?
What is the result of successful DNA repair in cells?
Which of the following best describes the role of NF1 in the regulation of cell growth?
Which of the following best describes the role of NF1 in the regulation of cell growth?
How does the inactivation of RAS by NF1 contribute to the regulation of cell growth?
How does the inactivation of RAS by NF1 contribute to the regulation of cell growth?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between RAS and MYC in the context of cell growth?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between RAS and MYC in the context of cell growth?
What is the primary function of cyclin D in the context of cell growth?
What is the primary function of cyclin D in the context of cell growth?
What is the significance of the regulation of RAS activity by NF1 in the context of cancer development?
What is the significance of the regulation of RAS activity by NF1 in the context of cancer development?
How does the activation of MYC contribute to the development of cancer?
How does the activation of MYC contribute to the development of cancer?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of RAS in the context of cell growth?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of RAS in the context of cell growth?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between GTP hydrolysis and the activity of RAS?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between GTP hydrolysis and the activity of RAS?
What role does RAS play in cellular signaling?
What role does RAS play in cellular signaling?
How does RAS become activated?
How does RAS become activated?
What can disrupt the signaling function of RAS?
What can disrupt the signaling function of RAS?
What is formed when RAS is in its active state?
What is formed when RAS is in its active state?
What is NOT a consequence of activated RAS?
What is NOT a consequence of activated RAS?
Which factor is essential for RAS's membrane attachment?
Which factor is essential for RAS's membrane attachment?
What type of mutations can interfere with RAS signaling?
What type of mutations can interfere with RAS signaling?
Which of the following is a downstream effect of active RAS?
Which of the following is a downstream effect of active RAS?
What is the primary role of p53 in maintaining genome integrity?
What is the primary role of p53 in maintaining genome integrity?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of p53 activation by DNA damage?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of p53 activation by DNA damage?
What is the consequence of TP53 gene mutations in cells?
What is the consequence of TP53 gene mutations in cells?
How does p53 promote DNA repair?
How does p53 promote DNA repair?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which p53 promotes cell cycle arrest?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which p53 promotes cell cycle arrest?
What is the significance of p53's role in preventing the proliferation of genetically damaged cells?
What is the significance of p53's role in preventing the proliferation of genetically damaged cells?
What is the relationship between p53 and senescence?
What is the relationship between p53 and senescence?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of p53 in preventing cancer?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of p53 in preventing cancer?
What is the likelihood of patients developing a wide spectrum of malignant tumors by age 50?
What is the likelihood of patients developing a wide spectrum of malignant tumors by age 50?
Which of the following types of cancers are most commonly seen in patients with this syndrome?
Which of the following types of cancers are most commonly seen in patients with this syndrome?
At what age do many patients with this syndrome typically develop multiple tumors of different types?
At what age do many patients with this syndrome typically develop multiple tumors of different types?
Which specific types of tumors are frequently occurring in these patients?
Which specific types of tumors are frequently occurring in these patients?
What is the significance of the RB gene mentioned in the context of the syndrome?
What is the significance of the RB gene mentioned in the context of the syndrome?
What is the risk associated with tumors developing in patients with this syndrome?
What is the risk associated with tumors developing in patients with this syndrome?
Which statement best describes the tumors seen in patients by age 50?
Which statement best describes the tumors seen in patients by age 50?
What type of tumors is least likely to occur in patients with this syndrome?
What type of tumors is least likely to occur in patients with this syndrome?
The gene ABL converts nonreceptor tyrosine kinase genes into oncogenes through chromosomal translocations.
The gene ABL converts nonreceptor tyrosine kinase genes into oncogenes through chromosomal translocations.
RAS functions as a guanosine diphosphate hydrolase, returning GDP to GTP.
RAS functions as a guanosine diphosphate hydrolase, returning GDP to GTP.
The intrinsic activity of RAS is that of a GTPase, which regulates its active state.
The intrinsic activity of RAS is that of a GTPase, which regulates its active state.
The GDP-bound form of RAS is considered the active state of the protein.
The GDP-bound form of RAS is considered the active state of the protein.
Tyrosine kinase genes primarily regulate the biosynthesis of lipids.
Tyrosine kinase genes primarily regulate the biosynthesis of lipids.
RAS can return to its quiescent state after hydrolyzing GTP to GDP.
RAS can return to its quiescent state after hydrolyzing GTP to GDP.
Nonreceptor tyrosine kinases do not participate in cell signaling.
Nonreceptor tyrosine kinases do not participate in cell signaling.
Chromosomal translocations can alter the function of genes involved in cell growth and regulation.
Chromosomal translocations can alter the function of genes involved in cell growth and regulation.
Transcription factors activate the expression of proteins that can lead to increased signaling even when growth factor levels are very low.
Transcription factors activate the expression of proteins that can lead to increased signaling even when growth factor levels are very low.
The activation of transcription factors only occurs when surface receptors are stimulated.
The activation of transcription factors only occurs when surface receptors are stimulated.
Oncogenic mutations can lead to the overexpression of structural normal receptors, allowing for continued signaling.
Oncogenic mutations can lead to the overexpression of structural normal receptors, allowing for continued signaling.
Transient activation of the growth factor receptor does not affect signaling pathways.
Transient activation of the growth factor receptor does not affect signaling pathways.
Second messengers are crucial for the transmission of signals from the cytosol to the nucleus.
Second messengers are crucial for the transmission of signals from the cytosol to the nucleus.
Overexpression of kinases does not influence the activation of signaling pathways in cells.
Overexpression of kinases does not influence the activation of signaling pathways in cells.
Surface receptors are the only mechanism of cellular signaling in the context of tyrosine kinase activity.
Surface receptors are the only mechanism of cellular signaling in the context of tyrosine kinase activity.
The ability of cells to respond to growth factors is solely determined by the presence of those factors.
The ability of cells to respond to growth factors is solely determined by the presence of those factors.
RAS proteins are members of a family of proteins that bind to DNA.
RAS proteins are members of a family of proteins that bind to DNA.
Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) is required for RAS to be in its active state.
Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) is required for RAS to be in its active state.
Cyclin D is a major factor in the regulation of RAS activity.
Cyclin D is a major factor in the regulation of RAS activity.
RAS proteins can bind to either GTP or GDP to be active.
RAS proteins can bind to either GTP or GDP to be active.
GTP hydrolysis is required for RAS to be in its inactive state.
GTP hydrolysis is required for RAS to be in its inactive state.
RAS proteins are typically localized to the nucleus.
RAS proteins are typically localized to the nucleus.
The GTP-bound state of RAS is unstable and short-lived.
The GTP-bound state of RAS is unstable and short-lived.
RAS proteins can switch between their active and inactive states spontaneously.
RAS proteins can switch between their active and inactive states spontaneously.
Activation of Ras proteins can be initiated by the binding of growth factors to their receptors.
Activation of Ras proteins can be initiated by the binding of growth factors to their receptors.
Ras proteins are active when bound to GDP.
Ras proteins are active when bound to GDP.
Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are enzymes that regulate the cell cycle by phosphorylating target proteins.
Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are enzymes that regulate the cell cycle by phosphorylating target proteins.
CDK inhibitors (CDKIs) promote cell cycle progression by activating CDKs.
CDK inhibitors (CDKIs) promote cell cycle progression by activating CDKs.
The MYC and NMYC genes act as tumor suppressors by promoting apoptosis.
The MYC and NMYC genes act as tumor suppressors by promoting apoptosis.
RB is an oncogene that promotes cell cycle progression.
RB is an oncogene that promotes cell cycle progression.
The activation of Ras promotes the transition from the G1 phase to the S phase of the cell cycle.
The activation of Ras promotes the transition from the G1 phase to the S phase of the cell cycle.
Amplification of the HER2 gene is commonly associated with breast cancers.
Amplification of the HER2 gene is commonly associated with breast cancers.
The Rb protein acts as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting the activity of cyclin D.
The Rb protein acts as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting the activity of cyclin D.
Mutations in the p53 gene can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation.
Mutations in the p53 gene can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation.
BRAF mutations are primarily linked to colorectal cancer.
BRAF mutations are primarily linked to colorectal cancer.
The p53 protein is activated by DNA damage and promotes the repair of damaged DNA.
The p53 protein is activated by DNA damage and promotes the repair of damaged DNA.
IDH1 and IDH2 mutations produce a new enzyme activity that leads to the production of an oncometabolite.
IDH1 and IDH2 mutations produce a new enzyme activity that leads to the production of an oncometabolite.
Senescence is a state of irreversible cell cycle arrest, characterized by the accumulation of cellular damage.
Senescence is a state of irreversible cell cycle arrest, characterized by the accumulation of cellular damage.
Overexpression of PDL1 and PDL2 enhances T cell activation.
Overexpression of PDL1 and PDL2 enhances T cell activation.
BCL2 is a pro-apoptotic factor that promotes apoptosis in cancer cells.
BCL2 is a pro-apoptotic factor that promotes apoptosis in cancer cells.
The Rb protein is a key regulator of the G1/S checkpoint and promotes cell cycle progression if damaged DNA is detected.
The Rb protein is a key regulator of the G1/S checkpoint and promotes cell cycle progression if damaged DNA is detected.
The RAS gene family is involved in signaling pathways that typically promote growth factor-independent signaling when activated.
The RAS gene family is involved in signaling pathways that typically promote growth factor-independent signaling when activated.
Cyclin D acts as a negative regulator of the cell cycle.
Cyclin D acts as a negative regulator of the cell cycle.
Loss of function mutations in TP53 are associated with genomic stability and resistance to cellular stress.
Loss of function mutations in TP53 are associated with genomic stability and resistance to cellular stress.
What is the role of mutations in oncogenes concerning cancer cell proliferation?
What is the role of mutations in oncogenes concerning cancer cell proliferation?
How do tumor suppressor genes contribute to the regulation of cellular proliferation?
How do tumor suppressor genes contribute to the regulation of cellular proliferation?
Describe the impact of activating transcription factors in the context of cancer.
Describe the impact of activating transcription factors in the context of cancer.
What is the relationship between PTEN mutations and cellular growth signals?
What is the relationship between PTEN mutations and cellular growth signals?
What role does MYC play in the metabolism of cancer cells?
What role does MYC play in the metabolism of cancer cells?
How does the MAPK pathway relate to cancer development?
How does the MAPK pathway relate to cancer development?
Why is the mutation of oncogenes not solely sufficient for cancer progression?
Why is the mutation of oncogenes not solely sufficient for cancer progression?
What is the consequence of increased protein synthesis in cancer cells?
What is the consequence of increased protein synthesis in cancer cells?
What is the role of RB protein in cancer cells with abnormal signaling pathways?
What is the role of RB protein in cancer cells with abnormal signaling pathways?
How does the dysregulation of the G1-S checkpoint contribute to cancer development?
How does the dysregulation of the G1-S checkpoint contribute to cancer development?
What is the relationship between p53 and MDM2 in cancer biology?
What is the relationship between p53 and MDM2 in cancer biology?
What impact does increased RAS activity have on cell survival in cancerous environments?
What impact does increased RAS activity have on cell survival in cancerous environments?
How does hypoxia influence the behavior of cancer cells?
How does hypoxia influence the behavior of cancer cells?
In the context of cancer, what is the significance of DNA damage signaling through the p53 pathway?
In the context of cancer, what is the significance of DNA damage signaling through the p53 pathway?
Describe the mechanism by which cyclin D/CDK4 complexes influence RB function in cancer.
Describe the mechanism by which cyclin D/CDK4 complexes influence RB function in cancer.
What are the downstream effects of activated RAS in cellular signaling?
What are the downstream effects of activated RAS in cellular signaling?
Describe the role of RB protein in the cell cycle and its interaction with CDK4 and CDK6.
Describe the role of RB protein in the cell cycle and its interaction with CDK4 and CDK6.
Explain how the TP53 gene functions as a "guardian of the genome" and its role in response to cellular stress.
Explain how the TP53 gene functions as a "guardian of the genome" and its role in response to cellular stress.
What are the consequences of RB inactivation in the context of uncontrolled cell growth and cancer development?
What are the consequences of RB inactivation in the context of uncontrolled cell growth and cancer development?
Explain how the p53 pathway can be disrupted by mutations in the TP53 gene and the potential consequences of such mutations.
Explain how the p53 pathway can be disrupted by mutations in the TP53 gene and the potential consequences of such mutations.
Discuss the relationship between the RB and TP53 pathways in controlling cell cycle progression and preventing cancer.
Discuss the relationship between the RB and TP53 pathways in controlling cell cycle progression and preventing cancer.
Describe the role of E2F transcription factors in cell cycle regulation and their interaction with RB.
Describe the role of E2F transcription factors in cell cycle regulation and their interaction with RB.
Compare and contrast the roles of RB and p53 in preventing the development of cancer.
Compare and contrast the roles of RB and p53 in preventing the development of cancer.
Explain how the p53 pathway is involved in maintaining genome stability and preventing the accumulation of mutations.
Explain how the p53 pathway is involved in maintaining genome stability and preventing the accumulation of mutations.
Explain how the viral oncoprotein E6, encoded by HPV, disrupts the normal function of p53 and its role in cell cycle regulation.
Explain how the viral oncoprotein E6, encoded by HPV, disrupts the normal function of p53 and its role in cell cycle regulation.
Considering the role of p53 in cell cycle regulation, why is its inactivation by viral oncoproteins like E6 a significant factor in cancer development?
Considering the role of p53 in cell cycle regulation, why is its inactivation by viral oncoproteins like E6 a significant factor in cancer development?
How does the inactivation of p53 by viral oncoproteins like E6 contribute to the development of cervical cancer?
How does the inactivation of p53 by viral oncoproteins like E6 contribute to the development of cervical cancer?
Explain the significance of E2F in the context of the viral oncoprotein E6 and its impact on cell cycle regulation.
Explain the significance of E2F in the context of the viral oncoprotein E6 and its impact on cell cycle regulation.
Discuss the significance of the p53 protein in maintaining genomic integrity and preventing the development of cancer.
Discuss the significance of the p53 protein in maintaining genomic integrity and preventing the development of cancer.
Describe the relationship between E6, p53, and E2F in the context of HPV infection and cervical cancer development.
Describe the relationship between E6, p53, and E2F in the context of HPV infection and cervical cancer development.
Explain how the inactivation of p53 by viral oncoproteins like E6 can lead to the development of tumors with specific characteristics, such as those associated with HPV-related cervical cancer.
Explain how the inactivation of p53 by viral oncoproteins like E6 can lead to the development of tumors with specific characteristics, such as those associated with HPV-related cervical cancer.
Why is the inactivation of p53 by viral oncoproteins, such as E6 encoded by HPV, a significant factor in the progression of cervical cancer, despite the presence of other oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes?
Why is the inactivation of p53 by viral oncoproteins, such as E6 encoded by HPV, a significant factor in the progression of cervical cancer, despite the presence of other oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes?
How does the activity of RB protein influence the G1 to S phase transition in relation to HPV E7 protein?
How does the activity of RB protein influence the G1 to S phase transition in relation to HPV E7 protein?
What is the consequence of RB being in a hypophosphorylated active state during early G1?
What is the consequence of RB being in a hypophosphorylated active state during early G1?
What role does E2F play in the context of HPV infection and cancer progression?
What role does E2F play in the context of HPV infection and cancer progression?
How do squamous cell carcinomas relate to HPV's effect on RB and E2F?
How do squamous cell carcinomas relate to HPV's effect on RB and E2F?
Identify the genes susceptible to HPV infection and their link to RB activity.
Identify the genes susceptible to HPV infection and their link to RB activity.
What cellular signals typically lead to the activation of growth factor receptors that interact with RB?
What cellular signals typically lead to the activation of growth factor receptors that interact with RB?
Why is the prevention of mutations critical in the context of RB and E2F signaling?
Why is the prevention of mutations critical in the context of RB and E2F signaling?
Explain the importance of maintaining the integrity of the RB pathway in cancer biology.
Explain the importance of maintaining the integrity of the RB pathway in cancer biology.
β-catenin is a ______ activator
β-catenin is a ______ activator
In colon cancer, a ______ copy of APC can lead to adenomatous polyposis
In colon cancer, a ______ copy of APC can lead to adenomatous polyposis
β-catenin is a ______ of the Wnt signaling pathway
β-catenin is a ______ of the Wnt signaling pathway
In the absence of Wnt signaling, β-catenin is targeted for ______
In the absence of Wnt signaling, β-catenin is targeted for ______
Wnt signaling leads to the accumulation of β-catenin in the ______
Wnt signaling leads to the accumulation of β-catenin in the ______
β-catenin acts as a ______ factor, regulating gene expression
β-catenin acts as a ______ factor, regulating gene expression
β-catenin promotes the expression of genes involved in ______ and cell proliferation
β-catenin promotes the expression of genes involved in ______ and cell proliferation
Mutations in β-catenin can lead to its ______ activation, contributing to cancer development
Mutations in β-catenin can lead to its ______ activation, contributing to cancer development
Mutations in genes that regulate some or all of these ______ cellular traits result in abnormal behavior.
Mutations in genes that regulate some or all of these ______ cellular traits result in abnormal behavior.
This process is seen in every ______; accordingly, these traits form the basis of the cells’ normality.
This process is seen in every ______; accordingly, these traits form the basis of the cells’ normality.
During which they promote cell cycle ______ (growth factors, growth factor).
During which they promote cell cycle ______ (growth factors, growth factor).
We will also discuss a subset of cancer genes which frequent or well- ______ receptors.
We will also discuss a subset of cancer genes which frequent or well- ______ receptors.
Also, signaling molecules, and cyclin/cyclin-______ kinases defined roles in cancer.
Also, signaling molecules, and cyclin/cyclin-______ kinases defined roles in cancer.
The progression of cancer often entails changes in the expression of ______ which regulate cell division.
The progression of cancer often entails changes in the expression of ______ which regulate cell division.
The cellular behavior leading to cancer is typically a result of imbalances in ______ pathways.
The cellular behavior leading to cancer is typically a result of imbalances in ______ pathways.
In many cases, alterations will lead to an increase in the rate of ______ among the daughter cells.
In many cases, alterations will lead to an increase in the rate of ______ among the daughter cells.
Inactivation by NF1 leads to the upregulation of the expression of genes that support ______.
Inactivation by NF1 leads to the upregulation of the expression of genes that support ______.
The hydrolysis of GTP is required for cell cycle ______.
The hydrolysis of GTP is required for cell cycle ______.
Active RAS is discussed in terms of its role in ______ metabolism.
Active RAS is discussed in terms of its role in ______ metabolism.
Cyclin D is a factor required for cell ______.
Cyclin D is a factor required for cell ______.
MYC is recognized as a transcription factor involved in cell ______.
MYC is recognized as a transcription factor involved in cell ______.
The inactivation of RAS can influence cell ______ and growth.
The inactivation of RAS can influence cell ______ and growth.
Discussion of the mechanisms by which ______ influences cell growth is included.
Discussion of the mechanisms by which ______ influences cell growth is included.
The relationship between RAS and MYC is important for understanding cancer ______.
The relationship between RAS and MYC is important for understanding cancer ______.
More than 70% of human cancers have defects in ______.
More than 70% of human cancers have defects in ______.
Cancers often have defects in genes upstream or downstream of ______.
Cancers often have defects in genes upstream or downstream of ______.
______ inhibitors activate the signaling pathways related to cancer.
______ inhibitors activate the signaling pathways related to cancer.
Defects in ______ and p21 are commonly observed in various cancers.
Defects in ______ and p21 are commonly observed in various cancers.
The dysregulation of ______ is implicated in cancer development.
The dysregulation of ______ is implicated in cancer development.
The importance of TP53 dysregulation in cancer is highlighted by its ______ in numerous cases.
The importance of TP53 dysregulation in cancer is highlighted by its ______ in numerous cases.
CDK inhibitors are crucial for the ______ of cancer treatments.
CDK inhibitors are crucial for the ______ of cancer treatments.
Cancers often exhibit faults in ______ pathways that regulate TP53.
Cancers often exhibit faults in ______ pathways that regulate TP53.
The activity of RAS is normally held in check by ______ (GTPase-activating proteins) such as NF1.
The activity of RAS is normally held in check by ______ (GTPase-activating proteins) such as NF1.
Factors shown in ______ are oncoproteins that are activated by gain-of-function mutations.
Factors shown in ______ are oncoproteins that are activated by gain-of-function mutations.
The presence of one defective copy of the ______ gene in the germline of affected individuals increases cancer risk.
The presence of one defective copy of the ______ gene in the germline of affected individuals increases cancer risk.
Factors shown in ______ are tumor suppressors that are often missing due to loss-of-function mutations.
Factors shown in ______ are tumor suppressors that are often missing due to loss-of-function mutations.
The activity of PI3 kinase is antagonized by ______.
The activity of PI3 kinase is antagonized by ______.
Renoblastomas are a familial cancer, which predisposes to the development of ______.
Renoblastomas are a familial cancer, which predisposes to the development of ______.
The activity of RAS can lead to various types of cancer, whereas its ______ is regulated by GAPs.
The activity of RAS can lead to various types of cancer, whereas its ______ is regulated by GAPs.
The ______ of RAS is crucial for its role in cellular signaling pathways.
The ______ of RAS is crucial for its role in cellular signaling pathways.
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Study Notes
Cancer and RAS Signaling
- RAS proteins play a crucial role in signal transduction and are frequently involved in cancer pathways, particularly through mutations.
- Mutations in RAS can lead to amino acid substitutions that disrupt its normal function and promote continuous active signaling via GTP-binding forms.
- Active RAS facilitates the activation of downstream signaling pathways, influencing factors that regulate cell growth and proliferation.
RAS Activation and Impact
- RAS is activated by guanosine triphosphate (GTP) hydrolysis, while its inactivation is mediated by various factors including NF1.
- Active RAS stimulates the expression of genes involved in cell cycle progression, including those critical for synthesizing cyclin D.
- Key transcription factors influenced by RAS signaling include MYC, which broadly affects gene expression related to growth.
Genetic Syndromes and Cancer Risk
- Patients with certain genetic conditions, such as RAS syndrome, have a significantly increased risk (25-fold) of developing various malignancies by age 50.
- Common cancers associated with these syndromes include sarcomas and specific carcinomas of the breast, as well as certain leukemias and brain tumors.
- These cancers often occur at a young age and can manifest as multiple different tumor types in affected individuals.
Cellular Mechanisms in Cancer
- The distinction between hypophosphorylated and hyperphosphorylated Rb proteins influences cell cycle regulation.
- DNA damage response mechanisms are vital; activation of p53 due to DNA damage leads to cell cycle arrest and DNA repair induction.
- Unsuccessful DNA repair results in either apoptosis or senescence, preventing the propagation of genetically damaged cells.
Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans detect tumors by visualizing glucose analog uptake; F-fluorodeoxyglucose is commonly used in imaging.
- Most tumors are PET-positive, indicating high metabolic activity, which is relevant for monitoring tumor growth and response to therapy.
Metabolic Changes in Cancer Cells
- Cancer cells exhibit altered metabolism, characterized by the Warburg effect, which shifts energy production towards glycolysis.
- Various metabolic intermediates are necessary for the proliferation of cancer cells, highlighting the importance of understanding metabolic pathways in cancer progression.
Important Cancer Genes
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TP53 (Tumor Suppressor Gene)
- Functions as a sensor for cellular stress and facilitates DNA repair.
- Loss of function leads to genomic instability and resistance to pro-apoptotic signals.
- Associated with diverse cancers.
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RB (Tumor Suppressor Gene)
- Acts as a negative regulator of the cell cycle.
- Loss of function results in increased cell growth and failure to differentiate.
- Mutated in retinoblastoma and osteosarcoma, with dysregulation noted in various cancers.
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HER2 (Oncogene)
- A growth factor receptor involved in signaling pathways.
- Gain of function causes factor-independent growth signaling.
- Frequently amplified in a subset of breast cancers and other carcinomas.
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ABL (Oncogene)
- Functions as a non-receptor tyrosine kinase.
- Gain of function leads to growth signaling independence.
- Activated through translocations in certain types of leukemias.
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RAS (Oncogene)
- Serves as an essential signaling molecule.
- Gain of function results in independent growth signaling.
- Implicated in a variety of cancers.
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BRAF (Oncogene)
- Another critical signaling molecule.
- Mutations lead to factor-independent signaling.
- Commonly mutated in melanoma.
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Cyclin D (Oncogene)
- Functions as a cell cycle regulator.
- Overexpression disrupts the action of RB, fostering increased cell proliferation.
- Frequently overexpressed due to translocations or amplification in lymphoma and breast cancer.
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MYC, NMYC (Oncogenes)
- Serve as transcription factors regulating various genes.
- Overexpression leads to reprogramming of cell metabolism.
- Translocated in Burkitt lymphoma and amplified in neuroblastoma, with dysregulation in multiple cancers.
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IDH1, IDH2 (Oncogenes)
- Encode metabolic enzymes.
- Mutations lead to the production of oncometabolites.
- Associated with acute myeloid leukemia, gliomas, chondrosarcoma, and cholangiocarcinoma.
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BCL2 (Anti-apoptosis Gene)
- Opposes pro-apoptotic factors.
- Overexpression leads to resistance against apoptosis.
- Translocated in follicular lymphoma and noted for dysregulation in diverse cancers.
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PDL1, PDL2 (Host/Cancer Cell Interactions)
- Involved in activating immune checkpoint pathways in T cells.
- Overexpression drives immune evasion mechanisms.
- Amplified in Hodgkin lymphoma and various other cancers.
Cellular Transformation and Tumor Progression
- Inflammation and genomic instability enable cellular transformations and tumor progression involving cellular components like organelles and membrane constituents necessary for cell division.
- Growth factor receptors can become transiently activated to stimulate similar signaling pathways even when growth factor levels are low.
- Oncogenic mutations, particularly in ABL and RAS genes, lead to altered signaling that drives uncontrolled cell proliferation.### Cell Cycle Regulation
- Activation of oscillations is dependent on the cell cycle phase, affecting cell growth and division.
- Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) receptors play a crucial role, with their activity dependent on specific growth factors and sometimes affected by mutations associated with cancer.
- The exchange of GDP for GTP and specific binding interactions are mediated by cyclins.
CDK Inhibitors and RAS Function
- CDK inhibitors (CDKIs) regulate CDK complexes by altering conformational states, which generate active RAS proteins.
- Active RAS functions as a negative regulator of cyclin/CDK complexes, influencing cell cycle progression.
Phases of the Cell Cycle
- Transition from G1 phase to S phase is significant for cell cycle regulation, highlighting cellular commitment to DNA synthesis and replication.
- The progression through the cell cycle is tightly regulated by CDKs and their corresponding cyclins, including the p21 family of CDK inhibitors.
Key CDKs and Cyclins
- Important CDKs include CDK1, CDK2, CDK4, and CDK6, each associated with specific cyclins (e.g., Cyclin D, Cyclin B).
- Cyclin levels fluctuate throughout the cell cycle, activating their respective CDKs and facilitating cell cycle progression.
Importance of Rb Protein
- Rb (Retinoblastoma protein) is a key player in cell cycle regulation, controlling the transition from G1 to S phase by inhibiting E2F transcription factors when hypophosphorylated.
- Phosphorylation of Rb by CDKs allows progression through the cell cycle, highlighting the interplay between Rb and CDK/cyclin complexes.
Cancer Cell Proliferation Mechanisms
- Insensitivity to growth-inhibitory signals is a hallmark of cancer cells, leading to unchecked proliferation.
- Pro-growth pathways like MAPK and oncogene mutations alone are inadequate for unregulated proliferation; they require mutations that also inhibit tumor suppressor genes.
Role of Tumor Suppressor Genes
- Tumor suppressor genes act as brakes on cellular proliferation in normal cells, preventing excessive growth.
- RB (retinoblastoma protein) is a crucial tumor suppressor that regulates the G1-S phase transition of the cell cycle.
- HPVs E7 protein can bind to RB in its hypo-phosphorylated active form, preventing E2F inhibition and thus promoting cell cycle progression.
Transcription Regulation and Cancer Progression
- Increased protein synthesis is observed during cellular proliferation, requiring specific transcription factors from the E2F family.
- HPV infection is significant for squamous cell carcinomas, affecting the expression of genes vital for progression into the S phase.
TP53 and the Cellular Stress Response
- TP53 is known as the "guardian of the genome," being the most frequently mutated tumor suppressor gene in human cancers.
- Its role includes protecting cells from stress-induced damage and modulating responses to various stresses, such as DNA damage and inappropriate pro-growth signals.
G1-S Checkpoint Dysregulation
- Abnormalities in the regulation of the G1-S checkpoint, primarily due to mutations in RB and related phosphorylation pathways, are prevalent in cancer cells.
- Such dysregulation often results in overactivation of cellular pathways leading to unregulated growth, indicating a connection to oncogenes like RAS.
The Role of MDM2 and E2F in Cancer
- MDM2 is involved in the negative regulation of p53, often leading to its degradation and inactivation in cancers where p53 is protective.
- E2F transcription factors play a critical role in cell cycle progression and are targeted by oncogenic proteins that interfere with their normal regulatory functions.
HPV and Carcinogenic Mechanisms
- HPV utilizes viral oncogenes, such as E6, which interact with and destabilize p53, leading to unchecked cellular replication and tumorigenesis.
- The destruction of crucial proteins such as p53 and RB by HPV contributes significantly to the development of cancer by allowing rapid cell division and mutation accumulation.
Cancer Cell Cycle and Progression
- Mutations in genes responsible for regulating cellular processes can lead to abnormal cell division, commonly observed in cancer.
- The normal balance of cellular functions relies on proteins that regulate growth and division processes.
Molecular Mechanisms
- Key signaling molecules that promote cancer cell cycle progression include growth factors, signaling molecules, and cyclins along with cyclin-dependent kinases.
- RAS is a pivotal player, activating pathways that promote growth; its function is often disrupted in cancer.
- RAS activity is regulated by GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs), such as NF1, while PI3 kinase activity is blocked by tumor suppressor PTEN.
Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors
- Oncogenes, depicted in green, are frequently activated by gain-of-function mutations in diverse cancers.
- Tumor suppressor genes, in red, are often inactivated due to loss-of-function mutations, such as defects in the TP53 gene, which is implicated in over 70% of human cancers.
- The relevance of TP53 dysregulation is underscored by its frequent inactivation in various cancer types.
Pathway Activation and Transcription Regulation
- β-catenin acts as a transcriptional activator and can become hyperactive when associated regulatory genes like APC are lost.
- Hyperactivity of β-catenin in specific lineages can result in increased transcription of growth-promoting genes.
Retinoblastoma (RB) Regulation
- RB protein is crucial for regulating the G1 to S phase transition within the cell cycle via interaction with E2F transcription factors.
- Hypophosphorylated RB inhibits transcription factors necessary for S phase entry, maintaining cell cycle control.
Genetic Defects and Cancer Development
- More than 70% of cancers have mutations reflecting defects in genes that regulate cell cycle, including TP53 and others upstream or downstream of its pathways.
- Individuals with inherited mutations, such as one defective copy of the RB gene, have a predisposition to developing certain tumor types, like retinoblastoma.
Summary of Cancer Genetics
- CDK inhibitors such as p16 and p21 regulate cell cycle by inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinases, thus impacting cancer progression.
- The complexity of cancer genetics involves both the activation of oncogenes and the inactivation of tumor suppressors, illustrating a dynamic interplay in cancer development.
Cell Cycle and Cancer
- Mutations in genes regulating cellular processes are present in all cancers, influencing cell division and the formation of daughter cells.
- These mutations impact multiple levels of cellular regulation by disrupting the balance between proteins.
Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer
- Discussion includes oncogenic mutations in genes encoding growth factors, signaling molecules, and cyclin/cyclin-dependent kinases.
- The activation of growth factor receptors can stimulate the same pathways even when growth factor levels are low.
Signal Transduction
- Signal transmission occurs across the cytosol to the nucleus, using activated proteins or second messengers.
- Overexpression of structural normal receptors enables signaling to occur despite low growth factor levels.
Role of Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors
- Activation of transcription factors increases the expression of genes that support cell growth, such as cyclins and MYC.
- Loss of TP53 mutations leads to unregulated cell cycle progression and proliferation of genetically damaged cells, potentially resulting in malignant neoplasms.
Metabolic Changes in Cancer
- Tumor cells often exhibit the Warburg effect, favoring glycolysis even in the presence of oxygen.
- Cancer cells require metabolic intermediates to synthesize cellular components; mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation is critical for their survival.
Autophagy and Nutrient Deficiency
- Autophagy is a response to severe nutrient deficiency, allowing cells to recycle proteins and organelles.
- Cancer cells can grow under marginal conditions, contrasting with aerobic glycolysis that typically occurs in healthier cells.
Gene Regulation and Malignancy
- Several genes promoting autophagy also function as tumor suppressors, highlighting the connection between metabolism and cancer progression.
- Disruption of pathways inducing autophagy can exacerbate cancer development and progression.
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