Molecular aspects of malignant melanoma. Role of protooncogenes and oncosuppressor genes

Sb Lek. 1994;95(4):321-31.

Authors

J Kremen¹, J Stríbrná, P Pohlreich, P Hradecký

Affiliation

¹ 2nd Department of Medical Chemistry and Biochemistry, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.

PMID: 8867703

Abstract

This review summarizes current knowledge of oncogenes and tumour-suppressor genes in development and progression of malignant melanoma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Genes, Tumor Suppressor
Growth Substances / genetics
Humans
Melanocytes
Melanoma / etiology
Melanoma / genetics*
Proto-Oncogenes
Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects

Substances

Growth Substances