Title: |
Oncogene Activation |
Description: |
This illustration explains how a normal cell becomes a cancer cell. An oncogene in a normal cell appears to regulate and influence cell growth and division. When a cancer causing agent affects a cell's DNA and the oncogene is activated, a cancer cell develops.
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Topics/Categories: |
Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue |
Type: |
Color, Illustration (JPEG format) |
Source: |
National Cancer Institute |
Creator: |
Jane Hurd (Illustrator) |
AV Number: |
AV-8903-3783 |
Date Created: |
March 1989 |
Date Added: |
January 1, 2001 |
Reuse Restrictions: |
None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above.
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