Carcinogenesis and Cancer Prevention

The roles of gene mutation, viruses, hormones, and immune reactions in malignant transformation are discussed. The possibility of limiting the incidence of postzygotic cancer is considered theoretically. Finally, the possible biological consequences of cancer elimination are considered.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1963-03, Vol.197 (4873), p.1145-1151
Main Author: BURCH, P. R. J
Format: Article
Language:English
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
CARCINOGENESIS
HORMONES
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humans
IMMUNITY
multidisciplinary
MUTATIONS
Neoplasms
Oncogenic Viruses
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
VIRUSES
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Summary:The roles of gene mutation, viruses, hormones, and immune reactions in malignant transformation are discussed. The possibility of limiting the incidence of postzygotic cancer is considered theoretically. Finally, the possible biological consequences of cancer elimination are considered.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/1971145a0