American scientists confirmed previously created theories about the occurrence of oncogenes and named the main cause of incurable cancer. The RAS genes, which back in the 60s of the last century were defined as causative agents of cell growth, can mutate, after which the growth of cancer cells becomes irreversible, according to Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women aged 14 to 35.. net RAS proteins in the normal state are associated with cell membranes, but do not lead to pathologies of their existence, division and growth.

But gene mutations trigger the mechanism of uncontrolled and rapid cell division, which leads to the active growth of malignant tumors with subsequent metastases throughout the body..

It has been determined that at least one third of cases of oncology development are caused by RAS mutations and in all cases of pancreatic cancer. Despite identifying the cause of cancer, scientists have not yet been able to develop ways to prevent RAS mutations..

According to the researchers, at this stage, the task is to carefully study the mechanisms of the occurrence of the mutation itself..

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