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Somatic Mutations in Normal Tissues: Calm before the Storm.
Cancer discovery - 4 Apr 2024
Rahal Zahraa, Scheet Paul, Kadara Humam
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We explore the phenomenon of somatic mutations, including those in cancer driver genes, that are present in healthy, normal-appearing tissues and their potential implications for cancer development. We also examine the landscape of these somatic mutations, discuss the role of clonal cell competition and external factors like inflammation in enhancing the fitness of mutant clones, and conclude by considering how...
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