Antioncogene

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Antioncogene
TermAntioncogene
Short definitionantioncogene (AN-tee-ON-koh-jeen) A type of gene that makes a protein called tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in antioncogenes can lead to cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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antioncogene - (pronounced) (AN-tee-ON-koh-jeen) A type of gene that makes a protein called tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in antioncogenes can lead to cancer. Also called tumor suppressor gene

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