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antioncogene

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antioncogene [¦an·tē′aŋ·kə‚jēn]
(genetics)
Any of a class of genes that are involved in the negative regulation of normal growth; the loss or mutation of these genes leads to malignant growth. More generally called tumor suppressor gene.


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To date, there is no argument favoring a viral infection or deregulation of a unique oncogene or antioncogene.
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