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An evolutionary paradigm for carcinogenesis?

P Vineis1, G Matullo, M Manuguerra

  • 1CPO-Piemonte and Università di Torino, Italy. vineis@inrete.it

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
|January 24, 2003
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Carcinogenesis involves both mutations and the selection of mutated cells. Some exposures increase cancer risk not by causing mutations, but by promoting the survival of existing mutated cell clones.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary biology
  • Cancer research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Carcinogenesis is traditionally viewed as driven by mutations, but this overlooks clonal selection.
  • Darwinian evolutionary principles offer a framework to understand cancer development.
  • Contradictory epidemiological findings can be reconciled using an evolutionary perspective.

Discussion:

  • Mutation and selection are necessary but insufficient causes in carcinogenesis.
  • Selection requires competition among cell clones, conferring a survival advantage.
  • Carcinogen 'fingerprints' can indicate either direct mutation induction or clonal selection.

Key Insights:

  • Exposures can elevate cancer risk by promoting clonal selection, independent of inducing new mutations.

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  • The selective advantage of mutated clones is crucial for tumor progression.
  • Understanding selection mechanisms is vital for accurate risk assessment.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research into non-mutational drivers of carcinogenesis is warranted.
    • Developing strategies targeting clonal selection could offer novel cancer prevention and treatment approaches.
    • Integrating evolutionary theory into cancer research will enhance our understanding of disease etiology.