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In this video, we look at tumour suppressor genes and abnormal DNA methylation in the development of cancer. First we look at what is meant by a tumour suppressor gene. We then look at the functions of tumour suppressor genes including DNA repair and programmed cell death (apoptosis). We look at the examples of BRCA1/BRCA2 and TP53. We then explore how hypermethylation of tumour suppressor genes or hypomethylation of oncogenes increase the risk of developing cancer.

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Malignant melanoma scalp
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Fibroma
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Breast cancer mammogram
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Colorectal cancer (modified by S. Donnelly)
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Lung cancer
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Cell undergoing apoptosis
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