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Introduction to cancer cell biology

  • Mohammad Arshad Shaikh
  • , Ritu Gilhotra
  • , Santosh Kumar Singh
  • , Sushma Rawat
  • , Gaurav Gupta
  • , Salman Hussain
  • , Yogendra Singh
  • , Saurabh Satija
  • , Meenu Mehta
  • , Kamal Dua
  • R P College of Pharmacy
  • Suresh Gyan Vihar University
  • School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
  • Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • Lovely Professional University

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

Cancer comprises more than 200 genetically related diseases in which information about cells stored in DNA is altered, resulting in changes in gene expression and abnormal cell development, proliferation, and metastasis. Genetic factors, environmental factors, lifestyle factors, occupations, and certain biological factors play a crucial role in the development of various types of cancer. There are eight distinguishing and harmonizing features or hallmarks of cancer cells. These include sustained multiplication (proliferative) signaling, avoidance of immune annihilation (destruction), deregulation of cell energetics, avoidance of apoptosis, shunning of anti-growth signals, metastasis and tissue invasion, endless multiplication (replication) potential, and extended (sustained) tumor angiogenesis. There are two characteristics that enable tumor growth and metastasis: genetic instability and mutability, and inflammation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Drug Delivery Systems in the Management of Cancer
PublisherElsevier
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780323855037
ISBN (Print)9780323900799
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Diagnosis
  • Lifestyle
  • Mutation
  • Tumor

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