proto-oncogene

Definition / meaning of proto-oncogene

A gene involved in normal cell growth. Mutations (changes) in a proto-oncogene may cause it to become an oncogene, which can cause the growth of cancer cells.

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

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