Transgenic and knockout mice models to reveal the functions of tumor suppressor genes

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Abstract

Cancer is caused by multiple genetic alterations leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation through multiple pathways. Malignant cells arise from a variety of genetic factors, such as mutations in tumor suppressor genes (TSGs) that are involved in regulating the cell cycle, apoptosis, or cell differentiation, or maintenance of genomic integrity. Tumor suppressor mouse models are the most frequently used animal models in cancer research. The anti-tumorigenic functions of TSGs, and their role in development and differentiation, and inhibition of oncogenes are discussed. In this review, we summarize some of the important transgenic and knockout mouse models for TSGs, including Rb, p53, Ink4a/Arf, Brca1/2, and their related genes. © the author(s), publisher and licensee Libertas Academica Ltd.

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Taneja, P., Zhu, S., Maglic, D., Fry, E. A., Kendig, R. D., & Inoue, K. (2011). Transgenic and knockout mice models to reveal the functions of tumor suppressor genes. Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology. Libertas Academica Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4137/CMO.S7516

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