Checkpoint proteins are encoded by ________.

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Checkpoint proteins are involved in regulating the cell cycle and are typically encoded by tumor-suppressor genes, such as p53 and BRCA1. These genes help prevent uncontrolled cell growth and can act as safeguards against the development of cancer.  Oncogenes and growth factors, on the other hand, can promote cell growth and proliferation, potentially leading to cancer if not properly regulated. Proto-oncogenes are normal genes that can become oncogenes if they are mutated or over-expressed, but they are not typically involved in checkpoint control.

Checkpoint Proteins Are Encoded by ________