癌基因介绍精要.pptVIP

Gene and Disease Yuan Ping OncogeneTumor Suppressor Genes Growth Factors Cancer cells are characterized by : Diminished or unrestrained control of growth; Invasion of local tissues; Spread, or metastasis, to other parts of the body. Growth out of control Growth out of control Growth out of control Ignore growth inhibition Spread, or metastasis, to other parts of the body Metastasis is the most dangerous property of tumor cells. Angiogenesis Carcinogeneic agents (Carcinogens) Physical agents: UV, x-ray, γ-ray Chemical agents: benzene, asbestos, aflatoxin, Biological agents: some DNA and R