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tumour suppressor gene

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Description

A gene normally found in the body that helps control cell growth and may help limit the growth of cancer cells.

When a tumour suppressor gene mutates (changes), or its gene expression is abnormal, cancer may develop.

Also called anti-oncogene.

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