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Research, Technology, Methods > genetic resources > genome > genes > tumor suppressor genes
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resources > biological resources > genetic resources > genome > genes > tumor suppressor genes
Fields of Study > genetics > genetic structure > genome > genes > tumor suppressor genes
Preferred Term:

tumor suppressor genes

Definition:
Genes that inhibit expression of the tumorigenic phenotype. They are normally involved in holding cellular growth in check. When tumor suppressor genes are inactivated or lost, a barrier to normal proliferation is removed and unregulated growth is possible.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genes
Entry Terms:
  • metastasis suppressor genes
  • cancer suppressor genes
  • tumour suppressor genes
  • antioncogenes
  • anti-oncogenes
  • tumour suppressing genes
  • tumor suppressing genes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/207970
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