title: Inherited cancer genes.
abstract: The identification of several genes associated with inherited cancer syndromes has opened a door to understanding mechanisms of carcinogenesis in common, non-inherited forms of cancer. Each of these genes appears to play a role in the control of cell growth and differentiation.
authors.affiliation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D009386:Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / Q000235:genetics*; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000235:genetics; D012175:Retinoblastoma / Q000235:genetics; D016159:Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D016159:Tumor Suppressor Protein p53