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Pathology Neoplasia 2648e102

Most common tumor suppressor gene involved in cancer genesis is?

A
Rb
B
p53
C
p16
D
p73
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., p53 * p53 is a tumor suppressor gene. p53 gene is located on chromosome 17. p53 acts as molecular policeman that prevents the propagation of genetically damage cell.* p-53 is the most common target for genetic alteration in human tumors; A little over 50% of human tumors contain mutation in this gene.Note - Amongst oncogene RAS is involved most commonly

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