Oncogenes and Carcinogenesis

• Other Authors: Erkekoglu, Pinar (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2019
• Subjects: Oncology; breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, mirna, dna repair, arsenic
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Oncogenes are mutated and/or overexpressed at high levels in tumor cells. Tumors of the lung, breast, pancreas, and colon may display specific oncogenetic features. These tumors have been largely associated with exposure to environmental carcinogens and a variety of biological agents, including viru...