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The Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer -- The Discoveries
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The Allelotype of Pancreatic Cancer
In this figure, the genetic changes of pancreatic cancer are shown in a theoretical framework, emphasizing the disruption of cell cycle controls. Ras mutations provide an inappropriate stimulus for cells to grow in a phase called G1. The p16 and p53 genes act at multiple checkpoint positions to restrict inappropriate G1 progression. DPC4 mutations probably affect this phase as well. |
