Tumor Suppressor Genes 2 Flashcards
1
Q
p53
A
Most cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Chromosome 17
TF for p21 which inhibits G1 => S phase
2
Q
PTEN
A
Breast, prostate, endometrial cancer
3
Q
Rb
A
Retinoblastoma, osteosarcoma
Inhibits E2F; blocks G1 = S phase
4
Q
TSC1
TSC2
A
Tuberous sclerosis
TSC1: Hamartin protein
TSC2: Tuberin protein
5
Q
VHL
A
von Hippel-Lindau disease
Inhibits hypoxia inducible factor 1a
6
Q
WT1
WT2
A
Wilms Tumor (nephroblastoma)