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tumor suppressor gene

/ˈtjuːmə səˈpresə dʒiːn/

Tradução: Gene que ajuda a regular o crescimento e a divisão celular, prevenindo a formação de tumores ao reparar danos no DNA ou induzir a morte celular quando necessário.

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/ˈtjuːmə səˈpresə dʒiːn/C1formalmedical
  • ptGene que ajuda a regular o crescimento e a divisão celular, prevenindo a formação de tumores ao reparar danos no DNA ou induzir a morte celular quando necessário.

A gene that helps regulate cell growth and division, preventing the formation of tumors by repairing DNA damage or initiating cell death when necessary.

  1. Cancer prevention geneC1formal

    A gene that helps regulate cell growth and division, preventing the formation of tumors. When mutated, it can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation and cancer.

    ptGene supressor de tumor

    • The p53 gene is a well-known tumor suppressor gene that is often mutated in cancers.
    • Mutations in tumor suppressor genes can increase the risk of developing malignant tumors.
    • Scientists are studying how to reactivate tumor suppressor genes as a cancer therapy.