Bio- Regulating the Cell Cycle (Cancer Cells)

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Cancer
Uncontrolled cell growth leading to tumors.
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Tumor
Mass of abnormal cells from uncontrolled division.
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Cell Cycle
Series of phases for cell growth and division.
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Mitosis
Process where a cell divides into two identical cells.
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Apoptosis
Programmed cell death to eliminate damaged cells.
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Cyclins
Proteins regulating the cell cycle phases.
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External Regulators
Signals from outside the cell affecting division.
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Growth Factor
Stimulates cell division during wound healing.
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Gene Defect
Mutations causing abnormal cell growth.
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Radiation Therapy
Uses radiation to destroy cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy
Drug treatment targeting rapidly dividing cells.
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Surgery
Physical removal of tumors from the body.
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Cell Division Rate
Speed of cells dividing, affected by injury.