FA Pathology: Tumor Suppressor Genes Flashcards
1
Q
gene: p53
A
Li Fraumeni Syndrome; most human cancers
Transcription factor for p21, blocks G1-> S phase
2
Q
p16
A
melanoma
3
Q
APC
A
colorectal cancer (associated with FAP)
4
Q
WT1
A
Wilm’s Tumor (nephroblastoma)
5
Q
NF1
A
Neurofibromatosis type 1
RAS GTPase activating protein (RAS-GAP)
6
Q
NF2
A
Neurofribromatosis type 2
Mertin (schwannomin protein)
7
Q
DPC4
A
Pancreatic Cancer
8
Q
DCC
A
Colon Cancer