Anti-oncogenes and the development of tumors in the human nervous system.

doi:10.1002/1097-0142(19920915)70:4+<1782::aid-cncr2820701620>3.0.co;2-5

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Anti-oncogenes and the development of tumors in the human nervous system.

Cancer - 15 Sept 1992

Seizinger B R

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Two distinct mechanisms of tumorigenesis have been identified in humans. One mechanism is associated with the activation of growth-promoting factors such as proto-oncogenes, growth factors, and growth factor receptors. However, there is overwhelming evidence for the existence of an alternative tu...

Topics

Gene Expression Regulation
Genes, Tumor Suppressor
Humans
Mutation
Nervous System Neoplasms
Research Design

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