Definitions for oncogene
ˈɒŋ kəˌdʒinonco·gene

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1. oncogene, transforming genenoun

   a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells

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1. oncogenenoun

   Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.

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1. Oncogene

   An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. In tumor cells, these genes are often mutated, or expressed at high levels.Most normal cells will undergo a programmed form of rapid cell death (apoptosis) when critical functions are altered and malfunctioning. Activated oncogenes can cause those cells designated for apoptosis to survive and proliferate instead. Most oncogenes began as proto-oncogenes: normal genes involved in cell growth and proliferation or inhibition of apoptosis. If, through mutation, normal genes promoting cellular growth are up-regulated (gain-of-function mutation), they will predispose the cell to cancer; thus, they are termed "oncogenes". Usually multiple oncogenes, along with mutated apoptotic or tumor suppressor genes will all act in concert to cause cancer. Since the 1970s, dozens of oncogenes have been identified in human cancer. Many cancer drugs target the proteins encoded by oncogenes.

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1. oncogene

   An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. In its normal state, it helps regulate cell growth and division. However, when an oncogene mutates or there are too many copies of it, it can lead to abnormal cell growth and potentially cancer. These genes promote cell growth and division, but when altered, they can cause cells to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way.

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1. Oncogene

   An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. In tumor cells, they are often mutated or expressed at high levels. Most normal cells undergo a programmed form of death. Activated oncogenes can cause those cells that ought to die to survive and proliferate instead. Most oncogenes require an additional step, such as mutations in another gene, or environmental factors, such as viral infection, to cause cancer. Since the 1970s, dozens of oncogenes have been identified in human cancer. Many cancer drugs target the proteins encoded by oncogenes.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of oncogene in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of oncogene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=oncogene
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oncogene
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oncogene
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=oncogene