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From: A stochastic model of oncogene expression and the relevance of this model to cancer therapy

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A normal cell, N, is transformed thereby increasing its phenotypic entropy. When the oncogene inhibitor is applied to the transformed cell, T, the cell maintains constant phenotypic entropy and therefore does not return to its normal state. As a result of the loss of the oncogene's protective actions, the transformed cell, Ti, is less adapted to its environment and undergoes either growth inhibition or apoptosis.

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