What Role Do Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes Play in Cancer?
Oncogenes are genes that, when mutated, have the potential to cause normal cells to become cancerous. They typically promote cell growth and division. Tumor suppressor genes, on the other hand, are genes that normally help to prevent uncontrolled cell growth. When these genes are mutated or lost, cells can grow uncontrollably, leading to cancer.
