MC gene involved in endometrial carcinoma
Correct Answer: PTEN
Description: PTEN - Phosphatase & tensin homologue Cowden syndrome - AD disorder with tumours of skin appendages & increased incidence of Breast, Endometrium, Prostate & thyroid cancer Acts as TSG by serving as a break in the pro-growth PI3K/AKT pathway (MCly mutated p/w in human ca) By phosphorylating a number of substrates like BAD and MDM2, AKT enhances cell survival.
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