The mitotic rate describes how many cells in a tumour are actively dividing. When cells divide, they create new cells. This is a normal process in healthy tissue, but in a tumour, a high number of dividing cells can be a sign that the tumour is growing quickly. In a pathology report, the mitotic rate …
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Mitosis is the process that cells use to divide and create new cells. Your body constantly relies on mitosis to replace old, damaged, or worn-out cells with fresh, healthy ones. Before a cell divides, it prepares by duplicating its genetic material (DNA) so that each new cell receives an exact copy. Cells undergoing mitosis are …
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Ki-67 is a protein found in the nucleus of cells, which is the control center inside each cell. This protein appears when cells prepare to divide and create new cells, a process known as mitosis or cell division. This protein is not present in resting cells – those that are not in the process of …
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