| oncogene |
A gene, one or more forms of which is associated with cancer. Many oncogenes are involved, directly or indirectly, in controlling the rate of cell growth.
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| oncogene |
A gene that normally directs cell growth, but is altered to promote or allow uncontrolled cellular growth.
Ãâó: plan2005.cancer.gov/glossary.html
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| oncogene |
This is a mutated form of a proto-oncogene. In this form the gene can cause the cell to divide uncontrollably. This change, by itself or with other mutations, can cause a cell to become cancerous.
Ãâó: envirocancer.cornell.edu/Glossary/GL.index.cfm
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| oncogene |
Any of several genes that control cell growth, division, and normal cell death, which can become mutated and cause cells to grow out of control, leading to cancer. These genes can be used to maintain stem cells as a self-renewing cell line in culture.
Ãâó: www.myelin.org/glossary.htm
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| oncogene |
a normal gene that, when mutated, plays a significant role in the development of cancer.
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