In thyroid cancer in dogs caused by parafocllicular cells can cause diarrhea resulting from
the production of abnormal proteins in the C - cells.
By combining pieces of different genes, fusion genes can lead to
production of abnormal proteins that disrupt cell function.
Not exact matches
In earlier studies, Ruggero found that myc not only drives
protein production, but also that myc - driven cancer cells become absolutely dependent upon this ability to make
abnormal amounts
of protein.
Abnormal and uncontrolled
production of this class
of proteins, known as transcription factors, allow for cells to bypass growth control mechanisms and to develop characteristics necessary for invading surrounding tissues.
It is thought that disease results from the combination
of an
abnormal gene (causing an
abnormal structure
of the SAA
protein), and also infectious or environmental factors that cause systemic inflammation and so increase the
production of this
protein in affected cats.