TABLE 16.5 Some tumor-suppressor genes and their normal functions
Gene Normal function Cancer in which gene is mutated
APC Scaffold protein, interacts with microtubules Colorectal
CDKN2A Regulates cell division Melanoma
BRCA1 DNA repair, transcription factor Breast and ovarian
NF1 GTPase activator Neurofibromatosis
p53 Regulates cell division Many types of cancer
RB Regulates cell division Retinoblastoma