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What happens when two normal cells come into contact?
What happens when two normal cells come into contact?
How is a malignant cell characterized?
How is a malignant cell characterized?
What distinguishes a benign tumor from a malignant one?
What distinguishes a benign tumor from a malignant one?
What happens when growth factors are dysregulated?
What happens when growth factors are dysregulated?
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Why is the dysregulation of growth factors significant in cancer development?
Why is the dysregulation of growth factors significant in cancer development?
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What is a common characteristic of cytotoxic compounds mentioned in the text?
What is a common characteristic of cytotoxic compounds mentioned in the text?
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How are cytotoxic compounds usually synthesized according to the text?
How are cytotoxic compounds usually synthesized according to the text?
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Which type of compounds are commonly used as DNA intercalators?
Which type of compounds are commonly used as DNA intercalators?
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What is the primary source of the synthesis of cytotoxic compounds?
What is the primary source of the synthesis of cytotoxic compounds?
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Which characteristic distinguishes cytotoxic compounds from other types of compounds?
Which characteristic distinguishes cytotoxic compounds from other types of compounds?
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What is the main mechanism of action (MOA) of Bleomycin?
What is the main mechanism of action (MOA) of Bleomycin?
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Which organism is Bleomycin derived from?
Which organism is Bleomycin derived from?
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What is a notable adverse effect associated with Bleomycin?
What is a notable adverse effect associated with Bleomycin?
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Which of the following processes is NOT inhibited by Bleomycin?
Which of the following processes is NOT inhibited by Bleomycin?
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What type of breaks can Bleomycin cause in DNA?
What type of breaks can Bleomycin cause in DNA?
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What is the primary function of the p53 gene?
What is the primary function of the p53 gene?
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Why is primary chemotherapy not considered curative in most cancer cases?
Why is primary chemotherapy not considered curative in most cancer cases?
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What happens when the p53 gene is mutated?
What happens when the p53 gene is mutated?
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In the context of cancer treatment, why is it important to detect cancers at an early stage?
In the context of cancer treatment, why is it important to detect cancers at an early stage?
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What role does p53 gene play in the cell cycle?
What role does p53 gene play in the cell cycle?
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What may have high curative potential following surgical resection of the primary tumor?
What may have high curative potential following surgical resection of the primary tumor?
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What is crucial for chemotherapy regimens to have high curative potential after surgical resection?
What is crucial for chemotherapy regimens to have high curative potential after surgical resection?
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Which factor plays a significant role in determining the curative potential of chemotherapy regimens?
Which factor plays a significant role in determining the curative potential of chemotherapy regimens?
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What could potentially lead to high curative potential in chemotherapy regimens?
What could potentially lead to high curative potential in chemotherapy regimens?
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What is emphasized as essential for achieving curative outcomes with chemotherapy after surgery?
What is emphasized as essential for achieving curative outcomes with chemotherapy after surgery?
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