FA Pathology: Tumor Suppressor Genes Flashcards

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gene: p53

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Li Fraumeni Syndrome; most human cancers

Transcription factor for p21, blocks G1-> S phase

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p16

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melanoma

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APC

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colorectal cancer (associated with FAP)

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WT1

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Wilm’s Tumor (nephroblastoma)

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NF1

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Neurofibromatosis type 1

RAS GTPase activating protein (RAS-GAP)

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NF2

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Neurofribromatosis type 2

Mertin (schwannomin protein)

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DPC4

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Pancreatic Cancer

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DCC

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Colon Cancer

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