Oncogenes and other growth factors in gynaecological neoplasms

A N Cheung

Oncogenes and other growth factors in gynaecological neoplasms

Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Feb;8(1):46-51.

Author

A N Cheung¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pathology, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.

PMID: 8777258

Abstract

Major findings from recent studies of oncogenes and growth factors in gynaecological neoplasms are reviewed in this article, with special emphasis on carcinomas of the ovary and endometrium. The significance of oncogenes and growth factors in carcinogenesis and tumour progression is discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biomarkers, Tumor
Cell Division
Disease Progression
Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female / metabolism
Genital Neoplasms, Female / pathology
Genital Neoplasms, Female / physiopathology*
Growth Substances / physiology*
Humans
Neoplasm Proteins / physiology
Oncogenes / physiology*

Substances

Biomarkers, Tumor
Growth Substances
Neoplasm Proteins