What Role Do Tumor Suppressor Genes and Oncogenes Play?
Tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes are two critical types of genes involved in cancer. Tumor suppressor genes normally help control cell growth and apoptosis. Mutations in these genes can disable their function, leading to uncontrolled cell growth. Oncogenes, on the other hand, are genes that, when mutated, can promote cell growth and survival, contributing to cancer development.
