Carcinogenesis Flashcards

1
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What do tumour suppressor genes do?

A

Control the cell cycle and signal cell senescence or programmed cell death (apoptosis)

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What so oncogenes do?

A

Stimulate cell proliferation, promote survival (anti-apoptotic) and/or overcome cell senescence

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3
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Sunburn and solar lentigo reflect what type of UV damage?

A

UVB

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Solar ageing is attributed to the deeper penetration and solar elastosis of what type of UV?

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UVA

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