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Tumorigenesis in mice carrying a truncating Brca1 mutation

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Tumorigenesis is discussed in this research communication article based on what has been seen in mice carrying a truncating Brca1 mutation. Mutant mice carrying a modification in the Bra1 locus that eliminates the C-terminal half of the protein product have been generated. Results show that the missing BRCT and/or other domains are dispensable for survival, but required for tumor suppression, depending on genetic background Lymphomas were seen at all ages. Sarcomas and carcinomas were seen after long latency. Striking variability was seen in histopathology.

Author: Ludwig, Thomas, Fisher, Peter R., Ganesan, Shridar, Efstratiadis, Argiris
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Publication Name: Genes & Development
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-9369
Year: 2001
Statistical Data Included, Breast cancer

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Mzf1 controls cell proliferation and tumorigenesis

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Mzf1 has been found using research in knockout mice to control tumorigenesis and cell proliferation in hemopoietic cells. Mzf1 can function as a tumor/growth suppressor in the hemopoietic compartment.

Author: Broxmeyer, Hal E., Pandolfi, Pier Paolo, Hromas, Robert, Gaboli, Mirella, Kotsi, Paraskevi A., Gurrieri, Carmela, Cattoretti, Giorgio, Ronchetti, Simona, Cordon-Cardo, Carlos
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Publication Name: Genes & Development
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-9369
Year: 2001
Cell proliferation

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Essential role for caspase 8 in T-cell homeostasis and T-cell-mediated immunity

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Caspase 8 has been found to play a required role in T-cell homeostasis and in T-cell-mediated immunity. Mice with a targeted caspase 8 mutation restricted to the T-cell lineage were generated to study the role. Although normal thymocyte development was seen, so were a distinct decrease in the number of peripheral T-cells and impaired ex vivo T-cell response to activation stimuli . Death receptor-mediated apoptosis problems are linked to cancer and autoimmune disease.

Author: Ohashi, Pamela S., Wakeham, Andrew, Hakem, Razqallah, Bouchard, Denis, Lemmers, Benedicte, Salmena, Leonardo, Hakem, Anne, Matysiak-Zablocki, Elzbieta, Murakami, Kiichi, Au, P.Y. Billie, Berry, Donna M., Tamblyn, Laura, Shehabeldin, Amro, Migon, Eva, Yeh, Wen Chen, McGlade, Jane C.
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Publication Name: Genes & Development
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-9369
Year: 2003
Canada, Science & research, Cancer research, Autoimmune diseases, Cancer, Immunity, Immunity (Physiology), T cells, Homeostasis, Apoptosis

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Usage, Gene mutations, Gene mutation, Genetic aspects, Cytochemistry, Mice, mutant strains, Mutant mice, Carcinogenesis, Physiological aspects
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