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What is the primary role of proto-oncogenes in normal cells?
What is the primary role of proto-oncogenes in normal cells?
Which of the following transformations can activate proto-oncogenes?
Which of the following transformations can activate proto-oncogenes?
What is the Philadelphia Chromosome associated with?
What is the Philadelphia Chromosome associated with?
What type of chromosomal alteration is primarily linked to leukemias and lymphomas?
What type of chromosomal alteration is primarily linked to leukemias and lymphomas?
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What does the BCR in the Philadelphia Chromosome refer to?
What does the BCR in the Philadelphia Chromosome refer to?
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What oncogenic change occurs due to the mutant protein produced by the BCR-ABL fusion?
What oncogenic change occurs due to the mutant protein produced by the BCR-ABL fusion?
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Which type of gene amplification involves the duplication of genes?
Which type of gene amplification involves the duplication of genes?
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What happens when a mutant p53 monomer associates with a wild-type monomer?
What happens when a mutant p53 monomer associates with a wild-type monomer?
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What is the t(8:14) translocation primarily associated with?
What is the t(8:14) translocation primarily associated with?
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What is a consequence of mutant p53 tetramers forming?
What is a consequence of mutant p53 tetramers forming?
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Which characteristic is typical of neoplasms related to karyotypic abnormalities?
Which characteristic is typical of neoplasms related to karyotypic abnormalities?
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In tumors with one mutated TP53 allele, what typically occurs with the second allele?
In tumors with one mutated TP53 allele, what typically occurs with the second allele?
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What is the role of transcription factors in the cell nucleus according to recent findings?
What is the role of transcription factors in the cell nucleus according to recent findings?
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What is often targeted by mutations in cancer cells that affect tumor suppressor genes?
What is often targeted by mutations in cancer cells that affect tumor suppressor genes?
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What happens to wild-type monomers in the presence of mutant p53?
What happens to wild-type monomers in the presence of mutant p53?
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What is the primary function of oncogenes?
What is the primary function of oncogenes?
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Which therapy targets VEGF to inhibit blood supply to tumors?
Which therapy targets VEGF to inhibit blood supply to tumors?
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What role do tumor suppressor genes play in cell regulation?
What role do tumor suppressor genes play in cell regulation?
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What mechanism do agents like Gefitinib and Erlotinib utilize?
What mechanism do agents like Gefitinib and Erlotinib utilize?
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Which gene is primarily responsible for the automated cell death process?
Which gene is primarily responsible for the automated cell death process?
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What percentage of human cancers is linked to oncogenic activity?
What percentage of human cancers is linked to oncogenic activity?
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What do oncogenic viruses typically carry with them?
What do oncogenic viruses typically carry with them?
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What function do DNA repair genes serve?
What function do DNA repair genes serve?
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How do suppressor genes affect cellular processes?
How do suppressor genes affect cellular processes?
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Which growth factor receptor is associated with oncogenic activity?
Which growth factor receptor is associated with oncogenic activity?
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What is the primary role of the Rb gene in the cell cycle?
What is the primary role of the Rb gene in the cell cycle?
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What is the consequence of the overexpression of the bcl-2 gene?
What is the consequence of the overexpression of the bcl-2 gene?
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What is the most common target for genetic alteration in human tumors?
What is the most common target for genetic alteration in human tumors?
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What role do fibroblast cells play in the context of mutated KRAS?
What role do fibroblast cells play in the context of mutated KRAS?
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Which of the following best describes Knudson’s 'two-hit' hypothesis regarding retinoblastoma?
Which of the following best describes Knudson’s 'two-hit' hypothesis regarding retinoblastoma?
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What response does loss of p53 in cells lead to?
What response does loss of p53 in cells lead to?
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What kind of tissues are considered labile tissues?
What kind of tissues are considered labile tissues?
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Which cell type is categorized as a stable cell?
Which cell type is categorized as a stable cell?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of reciprocal signaling from mutated KRAS?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of reciprocal signaling from mutated KRAS?
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How does mutated KRAS influence neighboring cells?
How does mutated KRAS influence neighboring cells?
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What occurs as a result of the loss of normal cell cycle control?
What occurs as a result of the loss of normal cell cycle control?
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Which of the following describes the role of the p21 Cdk inhibitor gene?
Which of the following describes the role of the p21 Cdk inhibitor gene?
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Which of the following proteins is critical in regulating the cell cycle along with the Rb gene?
Which of the following proteins is critical in regulating the cell cycle along with the Rb gene?
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What is the clinical presentation associated with developing retinoblastoma?
What is the clinical presentation associated with developing retinoblastoma?
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What type of signaling does mutated KRAS engage in with fibroblasts?
What type of signaling does mutated KRAS engage in with fibroblasts?
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What is one of the essential functions of reciprocity in signaling regarding tumor suppression?
What is one of the essential functions of reciprocity in signaling regarding tumor suppression?
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What aspect of cell cycle regulation does the p53 gene influence?
What aspect of cell cycle regulation does the p53 gene influence?
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What is a characteristic of permanent cells with respect to the cell cycle?
What is a characteristic of permanent cells with respect to the cell cycle?
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Which of the following is considered a 'brake' on tumor formation?
Which of the following is considered a 'brake' on tumor formation?
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What is a primary effect of activated signaling pathways in cancer cells from KRAS?
What is a primary effect of activated signaling pathways in cancer cells from KRAS?
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Study Notes
Proto-Oncogenes
- Can promote growth and regulation in normal cells.
- Typically turned off in adults, but may be turned on by point mutations or chromosomal translocations.
- Chromosomal translocations are linked to leukemias and lymphomas.
- Philadelphia Chromosome (Ph1) in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.
- t(8:14) translocation in Burkitt’s Lymphoma.
- Gene amplification (duplication) results in an increased tendency for neoplasms to have karyotypic abnormalities.
Tumor Suppressor Genes
- Their main function is to slow down cell division or cause cells to die at the right time.
- They can put brakes on cell cycle progression and DNA replication.
- Tumor suppressor genes are DNA repair genes that act as guardians of the genome.
- They are the most common target for genetic alteration in human tumors, playing a key role in suppressing tumor formation through two mechanisms:
- Respond to a wide range of cellular stresses, such as DNA damage.
- Activate p21 Cdk inhibitor gene.
p53
- If p53 is lost in cells, increased Cdk activity potentially allows for DNA repair.
- Loss of p53 can lead to a lack of inhibition of cell proliferation.
bcl-2
- Overexpression of bcl-2, activated by translocation, can prevent apoptosis.
Rb GENE
- "Governor of the cell cycle," its loss of regulation of cell cycle activation contributes to malignant transformation.
- At least one of four key cell cycle regulators (p16/INK4a, cyclin D, CDK4, RB) is dysregulated in the majority of human cancers.
Retinoblastoma
- Rare disease where malignant cells form in the retina.
- Leukocoria (white reflex in the affected eye) is a common presentation.
Knudson's "Two-Hit" Hypothesis of Oncogenesis
- Retinoblastoma can develop either familially or sporadically.
- Many tumors possess a point mutation in one TP53 allele, with the second allele being wild-type.
- Mutant p53 monomers associating with wild-type monomers alter the conformation of the wild-type monomers, blocking binding to p53 DNA consensus sequences and inhibiting gene transcription.
- When only mutant p53 monomers are present, the tetramers cannot bind to p53 consensus sequences in the DNA.
The Cell Cycle
- Cells from labile tissues, such as the epidermis and gastrointestinal tract, may cycle continuously.
- Stable cells, like hepatocytes, are quiescent but can enter the cell cycle.
- Permanent cells, such as neurons and cardiac myocytes, permanently lose the capacity to proliferate.
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Explore the critical roles of proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in cancer biology. This quiz covers their functions, genetic alterations associated with tumors, and implications for cell regulation and division. Test your knowledge on how these genes contribute to neoplasm formation and chromosome abnormalities.