title: Oncogenes and other growth factors in gynaecological neoplasms.
abstract: Major findings from recent studies of oncogenes and growth factors in gynaecological neoplasms are reviewed in this article, with special emphasis on carcinomas of the ovary and endometrium. The significance of oncogenes and growth factors in carcinogenesis and tumour progression is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Cheung
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D002455:Cell Division; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009363:Neoplasm Proteins / Q000502:physiology; D009857:Oncogenes / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D006133:Growth Substances; D009363:Neoplasm Proteins