Article
[Genetics and oncogenesis of renal cancer].
Giornale italiano di nefrologia : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di nefrologia - 1 Jan 2000
Viel Alessandra
Abstract excerpt
The development and progression of cancer requires several genetic modifications. Multiple transformation and progression events such as point mutations, deletions/insertions, chromosomal abnormalities, and epigenetic deregulation contribute to renal oncogenesis. Three types of genes are involved in this multistep process: oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA repair genes. About 4% of renal tumors are...
Topics
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Kidney Neoplasms
