Normal ras genes: Their onco-suppressor and pro-apoptotic functions (Review)

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The ras family of oncogenes has been extensively studied for its implication in several types of human malignancies. Activation of ras genes involves mutations that alter the catalytic activity of the protein enhancing the downstream signals mostly towards cell proliferation and malignant transformation. Ras genes are also involved in induction of senescence or apoptosis, suggesting activation of alternative...

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