Positive feedback and tumorigenesis: A vicious circle that promotes cell proliferation
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 11:01
in Biology & Nature
Cancer cells are essentially immortal. The acquisition of an unlimited capacity to divide the process of immortalization - is a central event in the genesis of tumors. Normally, cells are subject to stringent mechanisms which control their proliferation. Together these ensure that pre-malignant cells are induced to enter a senescent, non-dividing state or to undergo apoptosis, i.e. commit suicide.