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oncogene

A gene that is capable of causing the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells.

Dr. Lawrence Brody, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genetic and Molecular Biology Branch, defines oncogene.

Related terms: cancer, gene, protein, tumor suppressor gene.

Permanent link oncogene - Modification date 2020-01-16 - Creation date 2020-01-16


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