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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. neoplasm proteins
  6. tumor suppressor proteins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. neoplasm proteins
  6. tumor suppressor proteins

Preferred term

tumor suppressor proteins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

  • growth suppressor proteins

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URI

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

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