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suppressor gene

/səˈpresər dʒiːn/

翻译: 一种帮助防止细胞失控生长的基因,通过调控细胞分裂、修复DNA损伤或启动程序性细胞死亡来发挥作用;当其发生突变或失活时,可能促进癌症的发生。

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/səˈpresər dʒiːn/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种帮助防止细胞失控生长的基因,通过调控细胞分裂、修复DNA损伤或启动程序性细胞死亡来发挥作用;当其发生突变或失活时,可能促进癌症的发生。

A type of gene that helps prevent uncontrolled cell growth by regulating cell division, repairing DNA damage, or initiating programmed cell death; when mutated or inactivated, it can contribute to cancer development.

  1. Tumor suppressor geneC1formal

    A type of gene that helps regulate cell growth and division, preventing the formation of tumors.

    zh抑癌基因

    • Mutations in a suppressor gene can lead to uncontrolled cell growth.
    • The p53 gene is a well-known tumor suppressor gene.
    • Scientists are studying how suppressor genes protect against cancer.