Cancer and the Cell Cycle

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Cell Cycle
A series of events that cells go through to grow and divide, including phases G1, S, G2, and M.
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Mutations
Changes in DNA that can affect cyclins, CDKs, or tumor suppressor genes, potentially leading to cancer.
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Environmental Factors
External elements, such as radiation or chemicals, that can damage DNA and disrupt cell cycle regulation.
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Uncontrolled Growth
A characteristic of cancer cells where they bypass checkpoints and divide despite being damaged or unprepared.
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Tumor Formation
The accumulation of uncontrolled cells, which can form benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) masses.
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Metastasis
The spread of cancerous cells to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
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Chemotherapy
A treatment for cancer that uses drugs to damage DNA and prevent cancer cells from completing the cell cycle.
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Targeting Checkpoints
A treatment strategy that involves focusing on specific proteins involved in cell cycle regulation to hinder cancer growth.
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Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells that can invade and damage surrounding tissues.