Lecture

Cancer Biology: Hallmarks and Mechanisms

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This lecture introduces the basic concepts of cancer biology, covering topics such as the hallmarks of cancer, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, tumor characteristics, metastasis, and the role of oncogenes in cancer development. The instructor discusses key concepts like monoclonality, tumor heterogeneity, and the genetic alterations that drive tumorigenesis. Various types of cancer, cellular processes, and signaling pathways involved in cancer progression are explored. The lecture also delves into the mechanisms of oncogene activation, tumor suppressor gene inactivation, and the importance of genome stability in cancer development.

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