Why does cancer cell proliferation occur despite checkpoint activation when a growth factor receptor, like EGFR, has a mutation that causes constitutive dimerization?

💡 Explanation

Cancer cell proliferation happens despite checkpoints because constitutive receptor dimerization leads to continuous downstream signaling. This constant stimulation bypasses normal growth control mechanisms, therefore driving uncontrolled division, rather than allowing for apoptosis or DNA repair.

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