What does proto-oncogene mean?
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pro·to-onco·gene
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Princeton's WordNet
proto-oncogenenoun
a normal gene that has the potential to become an oncogene
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proto-oncogenenoun
A gene, that promotes the specialization and division of normal cells, that becomes an oncogene following mutation
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proto-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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proto-oncogene
A proto-oncogene is a normal gene that has the potential to become an oncogene due to mutations or increased expression. Proto-oncogenes code for proteins that help to regulate cell growth and differentiation, and if they mutate or are overexpressed, they can contribute to the development of cancer.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of proto-oncogene in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of proto-oncogene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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