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There are several factors that regulate the cell cycle and assure a cell divides correctly.
1.Before a cell divides, the DNA is checked to make sure it has replicated correctly. (If DNA does not copy itself correctly, a gene mutation occurs.
DNA replication animation:click on DNA picture
Neighboring cells communicate with dividing cells to regulate their growth also.
Cancer is a disease of the cell cycle. Some of the bodys cells divide uncontrollably and tumors form.
Tumor in Colon Tumors in Liver
While normal cells will stop dividing if there is a mutation in the DNA, cancer cells will continue to divide with mutation.
Due to DNA mutations, cancer cells ignore the chemical signals that start and stop the cell cycle.
Due to DNA mutations, cancer cells cannot communicate with neighboring cells. Cells continue to grow and form tumors.
Skin cancer
(cancer cells dividing: click on picture.)
SUMMARY
Normal Cell Division 1. DNA is replicated properly. 2. Chemical signals start and stop the cell cycle. 3. Cells communicate with each other so they dont become overcrowded. Cancer Cells 1. Mutations occur in the DNA when it is replicated. 2. Chemical signals that start and stop the cell cycle are ignored. 3. Cells do not communicate with each other and tumors form.
Treating Cancers
Cancer treatments include drugs that can stop cancer cells from dividing.
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