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tu·mor sup·pres·sor gene

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  1. tumor suppressor genenoun

    a suppressor gene that blocks unscheduled cell division

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  1. tumor suppressor gene

    A tumor suppressor gene is a type of gene that regulates cell division by inhibiting cell growth and preventing cells from undergoing uncontrolled division, thus protecting the body against cancer. Mutations or abnormalities in these genes can lead to the formation of tumors, as they lose their ability to perform their regulatory function.

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  1. Tumor suppressor gene

    A tumor suppressor gene, or antioncogene, is a gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer. When this gene is mutated to cause a loss or reduction in its function, the cell can progress to cancer, usually in combination with other genetic changes. The loss of these genes may be even more important than proto-oncogene/oncogene activation for the formation of many kinds of human cancer cells. Tumor suppressor genes can be grouped into categories including caretaker genes, gatekeeper genes, and landscaper genes; the classification schemes are evolving as medicine advances, learning from fields including molecular biology, genetics, and epigenetics.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Tumor Suppressor Gene in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Tumor Suppressor Gene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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