GENES, ONCO SUPPRESSOR
\d͡ʒˈiːnz], \dʒˈiːnz], \dʒ_ˈiː_n_z]\
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Genes that inhibit expression of the tumorigenic phenotype. They are normally involved in holding cellular growth in check. When tumor suppressor genes are inactivated or lost, a barrier to normal proliferation is removed and unregulated growth is possible.
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