Oncogene MET

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Oncogene MET Definition

The MET oncogene is derived from a chromosomal rearrangement involving the MET and TPR (translocated promoter region) loci and is a cloned gene for Hereditary Papillary Renal Carcinoma. The MET proto-oncogene encodes hepatocyte growth factor receptor, a disulfide-linked two subunit receptor protein tyrosine kinase. The human gene is located at 7q31.

Oncogene MET Synonyms

Oncogene MET, Activated Hepatocyte Growth Factor Receptor Gene, Hepatocyte Growth Factor Receptor Gene, MET, Oncogene HGFR

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