Article
Deletion of the p16 and p15 Genes in Human Bladder Tumors
18 Oct 1995
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Two genes, p16 (also known as CDKN2, INK4A, or MTS1) and p15 (also described as INK4B or MTS2), are found in tandem at chromosome 9p21. These genes are designated as candidate tumor suppressor genes because they encode proteins that function as negative cell cycle regulators. (The encoded polypeptides inactivate specific cyclin-protein kinase complexes that are required for progression through the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
