Embryogenesis and carcinogenesis: order and disorder.
Similarities and differences between embryogenesis and carcinogenesis are outlined. Recent advances on specific gene expression and developmental phenomena related to cancer are presented.
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La Jolla Cancer Research Foundation, CA 92037.
D000818:Animals; D002448:Cell Adhesion; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002455:Cell Division; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian / Q000502:physiology*; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009857:Oncogenes