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$p 53$ gene therapy a. triggers cytotoxic T cells to destroy tumor cells. b. triggers apoptosis in cancer cells. c. produces monoclonal antibodies against the tumor cells. d. reduces tumors by breaking up their blood vessels.

Name: Problem 28, Chapter 19: Human Biology
Uploaded: 2020-05-26T21:18:36-08:00
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   $p 53$ gene therapy
a. triggers cytotoxic T cells to destroy tumor cells.
b. triggers apoptosis in cancer cells.
c. produces monoclonal antibodies against the tumor cells.
d. reduces tumors by breaking up their blood vessels.

Human Biology

Sylvia S. Mader,… 12th Edition

Chapter 19, Problem 28

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Solved by Expert Breanna Kloczkowski

05/26/2020

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The p53 gene is a tumor suppressor gene that plays a crucial role in regulating the cell cycle and preventing cancer formation. It is often referred to as the "guardian of the genome" because of its role in conserving stability by preventing genome mutation. Show more…

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p53 Tumor Suppressor Gene

The p53 gene is a critical tumor suppressor that regulates the cell cycle and initiates apoptosis in cells with significant DNA damage. In its functional state, p53 acts as a guardian of the genome by preventing the proliferation of potentially cancerous cells.

Apoptosis

Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death that removes damaged or unneeded cells in an orderly manner. Activation of apoptosis through the reintroduction of functional p53 in cancer cells can lead to the elimination of tumor cells, making it an important mechanism in cancer therapy.

Gene Therapy

Gene therapy involves the introduction or modification of genetic material within a patient’s cells to treat or prevent diseases. In cancer treatment, it is used to restore the functions of genes that have been mutated or lost, thereby correcting abnormal cellular processes.

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