oncogene

A gene that has the potential to cause normal cells to transform into cancerous tumor cells.

• 🇪🇸Gen que puede provocar la transformación de células normales en células cancerosas o tumorales.

1. Cancer-causing gene C1 formal medical

   A gene that has the potential to cause cancer when mutated or expressed at high levels, transforming normal cells into malignant ones.

   • Mutations in the RAS oncogene are commonly found in many types of cancer.
   • Scientists are studying how the oncogene triggers uncontrolled cell growth.
   • The discovery of the first oncogene revolutionized cancer research.

   🇪🇸oncogén

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