Role of Regulatory Proteins in the Cell Cycle: Mechanisms and Pathways

This exam investigates the pivotal role of regulatory proteins such as cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in cell cycle control. Candidates will articulate the mechanisms by which these proteins operate within different cell cycle phases to regulate progression.

In academic and clinical contexts, understanding protein functions is crucial for unraveling cellular mechanisms and developing targeted therapies for diseases characterized by cell cycle dysfunction, particularly cancer.

Assessment will focus on candidates' ability to verbally explain the interplay of various regulatory proteins and their interactions with checkpoint pathways. A comprehensive understanding is required for a robust presentation.

Candidates are encouraged to prepare for discussions on how specific mutations in regulatory proteins might contribute to cancer progression, and how this knowledge could inform therapeutic strategies.