Underexpression of C-myc in Adrenocortical Cancer: A Major Pathogenic Event?

Abstract

The protooncogene c-myc is a major factor in tumourigenesis. Whereas c-myc overexpression is considered to be a general feature of many tumours, we have recently demonstrated c-myc underexpression in adrenocortical cancer by a meta-analysis. We hypothesise that c-myc underexpression might be a central event in adrenortical tumourigenesis based on network topology modelling and previous experimental observations. In this brief hypothesis, we present our arguments and their possible relevance.

Key words

adrenal - tumour - meta-analysis - network

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