Understanding how cancer develops is necessary for designing efficient, individualised cancer medicines. Scientists have known for many years that certain types of gene mutations are the cause of cancer. Tumor suppressor genes, when activated on a regular basis, can prevent malignant cells from proliferating uncontrollably and initiate the apoptosis, or cell death, process. Tumor suppressor genes may become dysfunctional as a result of mutations, potentially promoting cancer growth.
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