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tumor suppressor genes

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information Genes that inhibit expression of the tumorigenic phenotype. They are normally involved in holding cellular growth in check. When tumor suppressor genes are inactivated or lost, a barrier to normal proliferation is removed and unregulated growth is possible.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • anti-oncogenes
  • antioncogenes
  • cancer suppressor genes
  • metastasis suppressor genes
  • tumor suppressing genes
  • tumour suppressing genes
  • tumour suppressor genes

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/207970

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