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NALT Full

Preferred term

tumor suppressor proteins

Type

Chemical

Definition

Proteins that are normally involved in holding cellular growth in check. Deficiencies or abnormalities in these proteins may lead to unregulated cell growth and tumor development.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015
Concept scheme: NALT Full
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

neoplasm proteins

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

growth suppressor proteins

In other languages

proteínas supresoras de tumores

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/261834

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