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What is an example of a chromosomal rearrangement?
What is an example of a chromosomal rearrangement?
Which mutation type involves an increase in the number of DNA copies?
Which mutation type involves an increase in the number of DNA copies?
How does the RB1 gene typically function in cellular regulation?
How does the RB1 gene typically function in cellular regulation?
Which of the following mutations are considered splicing mutations?
Which of the following mutations are considered splicing mutations?
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Which gene is commonly associated with single nucleotide mutations at critical sites?
Which gene is commonly associated with single nucleotide mutations at critical sites?
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What type of mutation involves the removal of a specific amino acid domain?
What type of mutation involves the removal of a specific amino acid domain?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of regulation mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of regulation mentioned?
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What is the consequence of the RB1 gene no longer being functional?
What is the consequence of the RB1 gene no longer being functional?
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What are the main types of mutations that can lead to cancer?
What are the main types of mutations that can lead to cancer?
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Which of the following proteins are involved in the regulation of cell cycle progression?
Which of the following proteins are involved in the regulation of cell cycle progression?
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What kind of gene is RB1?
What kind of gene is RB1?
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Mutations in the RB1 gene can lead to retinoblastoma, a type of eye cancer.
Mutations in the RB1 gene can lead to retinoblastoma, a type of eye cancer.
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What is the function of INK4?
What is the function of INK4?
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Mutations in the TP53 gene are found in over 70% of human cancers.
Mutations in the TP53 gene are found in over 70% of human cancers.
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What are some of the common "hotspot" residues found in TP53 mutations?
What are some of the common "hotspot" residues found in TP53 mutations?
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Which of the following are examples of gene dysregulation?
Which of the following are examples of gene dysregulation?
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What are the two main types of genes that are commonly dysregulated in cancer?
What are the two main types of genes that are commonly dysregulated in cancer?
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Mutations in proto-oncogenes are always loss-of-function mutations.
Mutations in proto-oncogenes are always loss-of-function mutations.
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Mutations in tumor suppressor genes are often loss-of-function mutations.
Mutations in tumor suppressor genes are often loss-of-function mutations.
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DNA is packaged into chromatin.
DNA is packaged into chromatin.
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What is the function of histones?
What is the function of histones?
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The Philadelphia chromosome is a reciprocal translocation.
The Philadelphia chromosome is a reciprocal translocation.
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Which virus is associated with cervical cancer?
Which virus is associated with cervical cancer?
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What type of cancer is primarily linked to asbestos exposure?
What type of cancer is primarily linked to asbestos exposure?
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Which natural product is known to potentially cause liver cancer?
Which natural product is known to potentially cause liver cancer?
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Which of the following is a medical mutagen that can lead to various cancers?
Which of the following is a medical mutagen that can lead to various cancers?
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Which of the following cancers is most likely linked to occupational exposure to benzene?
Which of the following cancers is most likely linked to occupational exposure to benzene?
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What is the primary cancer associated with human papillomavirus (HPV)?
What is the primary cancer associated with human papillomavirus (HPV)?
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What type of cancer can Aflatoxin exposure increase the risk of?
What type of cancer can Aflatoxin exposure increase the risk of?
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Which atmospheric particles are linked to various health risks including cancer?
Which atmospheric particles are linked to various health risks including cancer?
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Study Notes
Cancer as Acquired Genetic Diseases
- Cancers are genetic diseases arising from dysregulation of genes.
- Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes play crucial roles in cancer development.
- Mutations in these genes can lead to cancer.
DNA Translation into Protein
- Genes encode proteins.
- Transcription converts DNA to pre-mRNA.
- Pre-mRNA is processed into mRNA, removing introns.
- mRNA is translated into a protein sequence in the cytoplasm.
Steps from DNA to Active Protein
- DNA is packaged with histone proteins into chromatin.
- Chromatin structure modifications affect gene accessibility.
- Histone modifications control gene expression.
- Transcription factors bind to DNA and initiate transcription.
- RNA processing, transport, and localization are crucial steps.
- Proteins are modified and activated.
RB1 Gene
- RB1 is a tumor suppressor gene.
- RB1 is involved in cell cycle regulation.
- RB1 mutations can lead to uncontrolled cell division.
- RB1 mutations can cause retinoblastoma.
- RB1 is a large gene with multiple exons that influence mRNA size.
- Specific mutations can disrupt splicing, reducing or eliminating RB1 protein function.
INK4 Tumor Suppressors
- INK4 is a family of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors.
- INK4 inhibits CDK4/6 and Cyclin D activity.
- INK4 prevents RB1 phosphorylation.
- RB1 regulates the G1 to S phase transition.
- INK4 deletions remove the tumor suppressor effect of INK4.
ARF Tumor Suppressor
- ARF is a GTP-binding protein of the RAS superfamily.
- ARF inhibits MDM2 activity.
- MDM2 enhances p53 ubiquitination and degradation.
- p53 regulates cell cycle checkpoints and apoptosis.
- ARF deletion removes the tumor suppressor effect of p53.
Philadelphia Chromosome
- A reciprocal translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22.
- Fusion of BCR and ABL genes.
- Creates a constitutively active BCR-ABL1 tyrosine kinase.
- BCR-ABL1 is a hallmark of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as imatinib (Gleevec), target BCR-ABL1.
MDM2 Amplification
- MDM2 is a negative regulator of p53.
- MDM2 ubiquitinates and degrades p53.
- MDM2 amplification leads to more MDM2 protein.
- MDM2 amplification reduces p53 levels, which can contribute to cancer.
- MDM2 mutations can cause MDM2 to be over-active
RAS
- RAS mutations can lead to constantly active RAS protein.
- Increased activity of RAS results in uncontrolled cellular growth.
- RAS mutations are commonly found in various types of cancer.
- RAS mutations disproportionately affect the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation and survival.
TP53 Gene
- TP53 is a critical tumor suppressor gene.
- TP53 is frequently mutated in many cancers.
- TP53 regulates cell cycle control and apoptosis.
- TP53 mutations can compromise cell function and survival.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts related to cancer as acquired genetic diseases, the process of DNA translation into proteins, and the role of specific genes such as RB1 in regulating cell division. Test your knowledge on how mutations affect gene function and contribute to cancer development.
