Tumor Suppressor Gene

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Tumor Suppressor Gene Definition

Tumor Suppressor Genes encode proteins whose functions inhibit expression of tumorigenic phenotypes by holding cellular proliferation in check. When inactivated or lost, a barrier to normal proliferation is removed and deregulated growth is possible. (NCI)

Tumor Suppressor Gene Synonyms

Tumor Suppressor Gene, Anti-Oncogene, Antioncogene, Tumor Suppressor, Tumor Suppressors, tumor suppressor gene

Terms in Tumor Suppressor Gene category

ANP32C Gene
ANP32D Gene
Candidate Tumor Suppressor Gene
DLEU2 Gene
PDAP2 Gene
TUSC4 Gene

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