title: The origin of cancer and the role of nutrient supply: a new perspective.
abstract: In order for replication of cancerous cells to develop, a number of processes must operate: 1. Increased uncontrolled provision of nutrient material (carbohydrates oxygen, etc...) which the new cells need to develop; 2. Stimulation of the cellular nuclei to divide and transform cells, using the nutrient material, i.e. the "trigger" mechanism. 3. Reduction of the cytoplasmic viscosity, thereby permitting a greater rate of diffusion of nutrients throughout the matter of the cell. 4. Increase in porosity of the cell membrane allowing more material to enter the cell. Each of these processes may operate separately and contribute to the development of cancer.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Farrell
mesh_terms: D002455:Cell Division; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000502:physiology; D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000502:physiology; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000502:physiology; D004247:DNA / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D011120:Polyomavirus / Q000502:physiology; D011533:Proviruses / Q000502:physiology; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000502:physiology; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D012333:RNA, Messenger; D004247:DNA