Burkitt's lymphoma is caused almost exclusively by

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Burkitt's lymphoma is caused by translocation of the c-myc proto-oncogene, which leads to overexpression of the c-myc protein. This oncogene is involved in regulating cell growth and division, and its overexpression can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation and tumor formation. The translocation specifically involves the chromosomal region 8q24, where the c-myc gene is located, and one of three partner chromosomes (14, 2, or 22) that contain a promoter region that drives the abnormal expression of c-myc.

Burkitt's Lymphoma Is Caused Almost Exclusively by