Cellular Defenses Against Radiation-Induced Carcinogenesis:
Cellular Defenses Against Radiation-Induced Carcinogenesis:
Cellular Defenses Against Radiation-Induced Carcinogenesis:
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• A disease of accelerated aging.<br />
• Gene (WRN) encodes a helicase (RecQ) involved in DNA repair and<br />
DNA replication.<br />
• Normal aging may involve decrease in DNA repair.<br />
• Scleroderma-like skin changes.<br />
WERNER SYNDROME<br />
• Increased incidence of malignancy: GI tract, lung, kidney, ovary, breast.<br />
14 y 48 y<br />
NCI REB <strong>Radiation</strong> Epidemiology Course, May 14, 2007<br />
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