About The Medical Condition Tumor Suppressor Gene

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Tumor Suppressor Gene

Tumor Suppressor Gene Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Tumor Suppressor Gene Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Tumor Suppressor Gene?

Genes that inhibit expression of the tumorigenic phenotype. They are normally involved in holding cellular growth in check. When tumor suppressor genes are inactivated or lost, a barrier to normal proliferation is removed and unregulated growth is possible.

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