Tumour Pathology 4 Flashcards

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What is the cell cycle defined as?

A

The interval between mitotic divisions

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2
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What are the external factors that affect cell cycle control?

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Hormones, growth factors, cytokines, stroma

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3
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When is the cell cycle dependant on external stimuli and when is it autonomous?

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Prior to restriction point - external stimuliAfter restriction point - autonomous

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4
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Where do checkpoints in the cell cycle exist?

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G1, G2 and metaphase

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5
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If the cell size is inadequate, which checkpoint will cease the cell cycle?

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G1, G2

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6
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If the nutrient supply is inadequate, which checkpoint will cease the cell cycle?

A

G1

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7
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If there is a lack of external stimulus, which checkpoint will cease the cell cycle?

A

G1

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8
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If the DNA is not replicated, where will the cell cycle cease?

A

S phase

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9
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If DNA damage is detected, where will the cell cycle cease?

A

G1 or G2

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10
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If there is chromosome misalignment, where will the cell cycle cease?

A

M phase

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11
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What is the main purpose of the G1, G2 and M phase checkpoints?

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G1 - Checks DNA integrityG2 - Checks proper chromosome duplicationM - Assesses attachment of each kinetochore to a spindle fiber

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12
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What are the catalytic sub-units called and what are they activated by?

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Cyclin dependant kinases Activated by a regulatory sub-units called cyclins

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13
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What is the name given to the active enzyme complex?

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CDK/cyclin complex

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14
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What is the effect of CDK/cyclin complexes?

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Phosphorylate target proteins

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15
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What is the result of the CDK/cyclin complexes phosphorylating the target proteins?

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Results in activation or inactivation of that substrate

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16
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What is the function of the substrates that are inactivated or activated by CDK/cyclin complexes?

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Substrates regulate what happens in the next phase of the cell cycle

17
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How are CDK’s and cyclins regulated?

A

CDK’s are constitutively expressed in an inactive formCyclins accumulate and are destroyed as cycle progressesCDK inhibitors

18
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What are the two methods of inhibition of the CDK inhibitors?

A

Bind to CDK and prevent the association of these CDK’s with their cyclin regulatory proteins. They bind to the CDK/cyclin complexes

19
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What is the function of the pRb phosphoprotein?

A

CDK/cyclin complexes phosphorylate this protein. Once phosphorylated it becomes inactive and loses affinity for the E2F transcription factor.This free E2f now activates vital target genesE2F is a potent stimulator of cell cycle entry

20
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What are the environmental factors that can cause genetic damage?

A

ChemicalsRadiationOncogenic viruses

21
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How do chemicals cause carcinogenesis?

A

Oxidising and alkylating agents damage bases.Carcinogens or their metabolites react with DNA forming DNA adducts. The formation of these covalently bound products at particular chromosome sites causes cancer.

22
Q

What are the targets for radiation carcinogenesis?

A

Purine and pyrimidine bases

23
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Which forms of high energy radiation are carcinogenic?

A

Ultraviolet radiationX raysGamma radiation

24
Q

Which genes mutate at G1-S to cause cancer?

A

Rb, CDK4, Cyclin D and p16

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What is the function of P53?
Maintains genomic integrity
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When do levels of p53 increase?
When the cell is damaged
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What is the effect of increased levels of P53?
Cell cycle arrest at G1Facilitates DNA repairApoptosis
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What is the effect of a mutated P53 gene?
No G1 arrest or repair of DNA •Genetically damaged cells proliferate and form malignant neoplasms