FH gene
| FH gene | |
|---|---|
| Term | FH gene |
| Short definition | FH gene (. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
FH gene - (pronounced) (. . . jeen) A gene that makes an enzyme that helps cells in the body use oxygen and produce energy. Mutated (altered) forms of the FH gene can cause cells to lose the ability to use oxygen. This can increase the growth of some cells, including abnormal cells and cancer cells. The mutated FH gene was found in an inherited disease called hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC). Patients with HLRCC have an increased risk of kidney cancer and tumors in the skin and uterus. Also called the fumarate hydratase gene
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