The normal cellular counterpas of oncogenes are impoant for the following functions, except:
Oncogenes may function by inactivation of DNA repair genes, but not by promotion of DNA repair. Ref: Robbin's Illustrated Pathology, 7th Edition, Pages 293, 295; Oncogenes By Geoffrey M. Cooper, 1995, Preview.
Promotion of cell cycle progression
Inhibition of apoptosis
Promotion of DNA repair
Promotion of nuclear transcription