MEACCI Role of infections in tumorigenesis
types of infection and classification of carcinogenic agents to humans:virus Epstein Bar,
dell'epatite A, B e C e Helicobacter pylori
TADDEI:
Oncogenes and tumor suppressors
Cell senescence
Learning Objectives
terminology used in molecular and cellular biology. Molecular basis of the processes involved in viral infection and tumor growth
Prerequisites
Basic molecular biology
Teaching Methods
1.5 CFU 12 ore
Type of Assessment
written exam
Course program
Role of infections in tumorigenesis
types of infection and classification of agents that are certainly carcinogenic to humans: 7 viruses, 3 parasites and a bacterium. of Epstein Bar virus
hepatitis A virus hepatitis B virus hepatitis C virus. chronic inflammation genesis of gastric tumors mechanism of action.
Helicobacter pylori infection predisposes to gastric adenocarcinoma.
Morphological characteristics and mechanism of action. diagnosis, therapy and prognosis
Insights on oncogenes and tumor suppressors
Cellular senescence and its role in tumor progression
