Semester V
MB305·Sem V·Theory

Cancer Biology

3
Credits
2-1-0
L-T-P
5
Units

Key topics

  • Cancer definition, characteristics, causes (chemical carcinogens, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes)
  • Apoptosis in cancer
  • Free radicals (types, generation, diseases)
  • Oxidative stress & lipid peroxidation
  • Antioxidants (Vitamin C, E, carotenoids, flavonoids)
  • Enzymatic antioxidants (SOD, catalase, glutathione peroxidase)
  • Cancer prevention & chemoprevention

Learning outcomes

  • Molecular basis of cancer
  • Free radicals
  • Oxidative stress
  • Antioxidant defense
  • Chemoprevention

Lab component / notes

Reference books

  • Abbas et al.
  • Goldsby Kuby
  • Janeway's (Immunobiology chapters)

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