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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. neoplasm proteins
  5. tumor suppressor proteins
  6. tumor suppressor protein p53
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. neoplasm proteins
  5. tumor suppressor proteins
  6. tumor suppressor protein p53

Preferred term

tumor suppressor protein p53

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Nuclear phosphoprotein encoded by the p53 gene ( genes, P53) whose normal function is to control cell proliferation and apoptosis. A mutant or absent p53 protein has been found in leukemia; osteosarcoma; lung cancer; and colorectal cancer.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • oncoprotein p53
  • p53 antigen
  • TRP53 protein

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/261837

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