Irregular Cell Division in BRCA1-Depleted Cells
| Title: | Irregular Cell Division in BRCA1-Depleted Cells |
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| Description: |
This image shows centrosome amplification as a consequence of loss of the tumor suppressor gene BRCA1, which is responsible for most cases of familial breast cancer. Left panel, normal cell division with two centrosomes; right panel, BRCA1-depleted cell showing an imminent irregular cell division. This image was originally submitted as part of the 2015 NCI Cancer Close Up project. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Cancer Types -- Breast Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | NCI Center for Cancer Research |
| Creator: | Thomas Ried |
| Date Created: | 2014 |
| Date Added: | April 9, 2015 |
| 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. |