Tumor suppressor gene( E-cadherin )and its role in normal and Malignant cells (Part Two)

Abstract

Progressive accumulation of somatic mutations in a number of different genes characterizes the process of tumorigenesis. Many genes involved in the process of tumorigenesis are components of one of a great many signal transduction pathways through which signals traffic via molecular networks. It is now apparent that epithelial malignancy can in certain aspects be explained by alterations in the adhesive properties of neoplastic cells.