The relationship between the cancer cell and the oocyte.

Abstract:

:What causes cancer? To date, this question is left with no answer. The scientific community keeps defining cancer as a proliferation of cells in an uncontrolled and uncontrollable manner. The hypothesis developed here through an understanding of the cancer cell's behaviour led to its re-definition, providing answers to the questions arising from cancer. Through striking similarities in cell behaviour, I have concluded that the cancer cell is a reprogrammed cell with the launch of the egg cell's genetic program. The unique cell to express this program is the oocyte, therefore this oocyte cell should become the subject of significant study to understand the genesis of cancer. Above all, it will enable us to eradicate in a specific manner the cancer cell.

journal_name

Med Hypotheses

journal_title

Medical hypotheses

authors

Majerus MA

doi

10.1054/mehy.2001.1532

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-06-01 00:00:00

pages

544-51

issue

6

eissn

0306-9877

issn

1532-2777

pii

S0306987701915324

journal_volume

58

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