142:225 Mechanisms of Cell Growth & Development

142:225 Mechanisms of Cell Growth & Development
Course Director: John Koland
Molecular mechanisms that control cell proliferation and differentiation, cancerous transformation, and normal embryonic development; current understanding of intracellular signaling processes, cell cycle control, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, mechanisms of apoptosis (programmed cell death), and cellular senescence (aging). Prerequisite: 156:201 or consent of instructor. Same as 060:225, 072:225. 3 sh