The FT-FD complex activates the expression of SOC1 and AP1.

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SWI/SNF normally plays a role in repressing the E2F genes, inhibiting progression through the cell cycle.

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SNF5 protein is a core member of SWI/SNF complex. In humans, inactivating somatic SNF5 mutations cause rhabdoid tumors.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Carcinogens are mutagens, they act by altering one or more nucleotides in DNA.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Carcinogens can be classified into two categories: 

1. Direct-acting carcinogens

2. Indirect-acting carcinogens

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Direct-acting carcinogens

highly reactive compounds that can react with and modify nucleotide bases in DNA, to distort the normal pattern of base pairing.

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Direct-carcinogens includes:

Ethylmethane sulfonate (EMS)

Dimethyl sulfate (DMS)

Nitrogen mustards