Biotech 10-Oncogenes
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Which of the following statements about oncogenes is true?

  • Mutations that cause inactivation of oncogenes can lead to cancer
  • Mutations on both alleles of an oncogene are necessary to cause cancer
  • Overexpression of an oncogene can lead to cancer (correct)
  • Oncogenes usually inhibit cell growth

    • What is the normal function of c-Src?

  • c-Src is a proto-oncogene
  • c-Src is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase (correct)
  • c-Src is a tumor suppressor gene
  • c-Src is a viral gene

    • What is the difference between c-Src and v-Src?

  • c-Src is a viral gene, while v-Src is a proto-oncogene
  • c-Src is a tumor suppressor gene, while v-Src is an oncogene
  • c-Src is constitutively active, while v-Src is tightly regulated
  • v-Srv is missing a stretch of DNA with an important tyrosine residue, while c-Src is not (correct)

    • Which virus led to the discovery of oncogenes?

    <p>Tumor Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does activation of c-Src occur?

    <p>Binding to cell surface receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about Src and v-Src?

    <p>v-Src is missing the Sh2 domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the SH2 domain in the activation of Src?

    <p>Binds to its own phospho-tyrosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered the Rous Sarcoma Virus (RSV) that induces chicken tumors?

    <p>Peyton Rous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Varmus and Bishop find about the viral oncogene v-src?

    <p>It is derived from the cellular c-src gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of GAP in the regulation of Ras activity?

    <p>Stimulates GTPase activity of Ras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Ras gene mutation is most commonly found in colorectal cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?

    <p>K-Ras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Ras gene mutation is most commonly found in melanoma, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and thyroid cancer?

    <p>N-Ras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Ras gene mutation is most commonly found in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and urinary bladder carcinoma?

    <p>H-Ras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which targeted therapy is designed to stimulate the patient's immune system to attack cells expressing EGFRvIII in glioblastomas?

    <p>Vaccines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) is activated by forming dimers with other members of the EGFR family and can lead to cell proliferation?

    <p>Her2/Neu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes?

    <p>Oncogenes are associated with cancer when improperly activated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a proto-oncogene and an oncogene?

    <p>Proto-oncogenes are associated with cancer when improperly activated, while oncogenes are normal cellular genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an oncogene?

    <p>Src</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tumor suppressor genes?

    <p>To inactivate or delete oncogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a receptor tyrosine kinase that is an oncogene?

    <p>Her2/Neu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which RTK is associated with breast cancer when it is overexpressed or if its gene is amplified?

    <p>Her2/Neu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is a small molecule kinase inhibitor of FGFR and is used to treat some patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA)?

    <p>Lytgobi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which RAF protein is most commonly associated with cancer and frequently mutated in melanoma?

    <p>B-Raf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene is altered in some forms of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) and can be altered in various ways, including activating mutations, chromosomal translocations, gene fusions, and gene amplifications?

    <p>FGFR2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which isoform of PI3K does Zydelig (idelalisib) target, and for which types of cancer is it approved?

    <p>PI3KCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following CDK4/6 inhibitors is administered orally and approved for advanced HR-positive Her2 negative breast cancer?

    <p>Ibrance (palbociclib)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a CDK4/6 inhibitor given by IV injection and has been approved for small cell lung cancer and other cancers?

    <p>Cosela (Trilaciclib)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is commonly found in some types of cancers, especially melanoma, and can be regulated by activating mutations?

    <p>CDK4 gene amplification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a white blood cell cancer for which Aliqopa (copanlisib) is FDA approved for treatment?

    <p>Follicular lymphoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common mechanism of CDK4 involvement in cancer?

    <p>Gene amplification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Oncogenes

    • Oncogenes are genes that have the potential to cause cancer when mutated or expressed at high levels.
    • The normal function of c-Src is to regulate cell growth and differentiation.
    • c-Src is a proto-oncogene, whereas v-Src is an oncogene that is derived from the Rous Sarcoma Virus (RSV).
    • The RSV led to the discovery of oncogenes.
    • Activation of c-Src occurs when it is phosphorylated and relocated to the plasma membrane.

    Src and v-Src

    • The main difference between Src and v-Src is that v-Src is a constitutively active form of Src that is derived from the Rous Sarcoma Virus.
    • v-Src is an oncogene that can induce tumors in chickens.

    Ras and GAP

    • Ras is a G-protein that regulates cell growth and differentiation.
    • GAP (GTPase-activating protein) regulates Ras activity by stimulating GTP hydrolysis.

    Ras Gene Mutations

    • The Ras gene mutation most commonly found in colorectal cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is KRAS.
    • The Ras gene mutation most commonly found in melanoma, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and thyroid cancer is NRAS.
    • The Ras gene mutation most commonly found in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and urinary bladder carcinoma is HRAS.

    Targeted Therapies

    • Rindopepimut is a targeted therapy designed to stimulate the patient's immune system to attack cells expressing EGFRvIII in glioblastomas.
    • Lapatinib is a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) inhibitor that targets EGFR and HER2.
    • Neratinib is a RTK inhibitor that targets HER2 and EGFR.

    Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes

    • Oncogenes are genes that have the potential to cause cancer when mutated or expressed at high levels.
    • Tumor suppressor genes are genes that normally inhibit cell growth and division.
    • The main difference between a proto-oncogene and an oncogene is that a proto-oncogene is a normal gene that has the potential to become an oncogene if mutated or overexpressed.

    Examples of Oncogenes

    • HER2 is an example of an oncogene that is associated with breast cancer when overexpressed or amplified.
    • FGFR is an example of an oncogene that is associated with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) when mutated or overexpressed.

    Ras-MAPK Pathway

    • BRAF is a RAF protein that is commonly associated with cancer and frequently mutated in melanoma.
    • PIK3CA is a gene that is altered in some forms of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) and can be altered in various ways, including activating mutations, chromosomal translocations, gene fusions, and gene amplifications.

    Cancer Treatments

    • Zydelig (idelalisib) is a small molecule kinase inhibitor of PIK3CA that is approved for some types of cancer.
    • Palbociclib is a CDK4/6 inhibitor that is orally administered and approved for advanced HR-positive Her2-negative breast cancer.
    • Abemaciclib is a CDK4/6 inhibitor that is orally administered and approved for advanced breast cancer.
    • Trilaciclib is a CDK4/6 inhibitor that is given by IV injection and has been approved for small cell lung cancer and other cancers.
    • Aliqopa (copanlisib) is a PI3K inhibitor that is approved for the treatment of follicular lymphoma.
    • Vismodegib is a Hedgehog pathway inhibitor that is approved for basal cell carcinoma.

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