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tumor suppressor gene |
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tumor suppressor gene [¦tüm·ər sə′pres·ər jēn] (cell and molecular biology) A class of genes which, when mutated, predispose an individual to cancer by causing the loss of function of the particular tumor suppressor protein encoded by the gene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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discovered the APC gene in 1991; APC is a tumor supressor gene and normally prevents the formation of tumors in the colon. |
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