Abstract
In this mini-special issue on cancer, we learn how DNA editing enzymes can accelerate the development of cancer and we discover some remarkable effects of the chemotherapeutic agent, 5-fluorouracil, on the immune system. We also discuss a study revealing the continuing problem of vitamin B deficiencies in children in developing countries, and we determine how to distinguish two near-identical forms of necrotizing fasciitis.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cell Differentiation
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Cytidine Deaminase / genetics
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Cytidine Deaminase / metabolism*
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing / metabolism
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Fluorouracil / pharmacology*
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Humans
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Minor Histocompatibility Antigens / genetics
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Minor Histocompatibility Antigens / metabolism*
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Mutation / genetics
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Vitamins / metabolism
Substances
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Minor Histocompatibility Antigens
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Vitamins
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APOBEC3B protein, human
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Cytidine Deaminase
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Fluorouracil