antioncogene

Definition / meaning of antioncogene

A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in antioncogenes may lead to cancer. Also called tumor suppressor gene.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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