Host-Gene Control of C-Type Tumor Virus-Expression and Tumorigenesis: Relevance of Studies in Inbred Mice to Cancer in Man and Other Species

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C-type RNA viruses are tumorigenic in mice and other species. They are widespread and transmitted in an intimate relationship with host-cell genetic material. Tumorigenesis is no doubt a complex biological phenomenon, and involves both genetic and environmental factors. Among the genetic factors, single-locus determination is probably exceptional; yet, a number of genes are known in inbred mice and other species, including man, that can exert a major influence. Clearly, studies with inbred mice apply outside the murine model and justify generalizations on the etiology of cancer.

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