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suppresser gene

/səˈpresər dʒiːn/

Tradução: Tipo de gene que ajuda a regular o crescimento e a divisão celular, impedindo a multiplicação descontrolada das células e a formação de tumores.

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/səˈpresər dʒiːn/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de gene que ajuda a regular o crescimento e a divisão celular, impedindo a multiplicação descontrolada das células e a formação de tumores.

A type of gene that helps regulate cell growth and division, preventing uncontrolled cell proliferation and tumor formation.

  1. Tumor suppressor geneC2formal

    A type of gene that regulates cell growth and division, preventing uncontrolled cell proliferation and cancer development.

    ptGene supressor de tumor

    • Mutations in a suppressor gene can lead to the development of tumors.
    • The p53 protein is a well-known product of a suppressor gene.
    • Scientists are studying how to reactivate defective suppressor genes in cancer therapy.