Carcinogenesis Flashcards

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Clasificación o tipos de carcinógenos

A
  1. Chemicals
  2. Oncogenic viruses
  3. Radiation
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De donde provienen las aflatoxinas que provocan carcinoma hepatocelular?

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Derived from Aspergillus which can contaminate stored grains

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Cuál es el mecanismo por el que el alcohol provoca carcinoma de páncreas?

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Es derivado de la chronic pancreatitis

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Cuál es el principal cancer causado por la exposición a asbesto?

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Lung cancer (mesothelioma)

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5
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What is the most important carcinogen in cigarette smoke?

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Polycyclic hydrocarbons

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6
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What carcinogen chemicals are related to occupational exposure and what type of cancer are derived from each one?

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Vinyl chloride (to make PVC)—> angiosarcoma of liver
Nichel, chromium, beryllium, sylica —> lung carcinoma

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Mention the high risk HPV subtypes

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16, 18, 31, 33

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What is the mechanism of ionizing radiation to developed cancer?

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Generates hydroxyl free radicals

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