Meaning of PROTO-ONCOGENE
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[n] a normal gene that has the potential to become an oncogene |
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PROTO-ONCOGENE is a 14 letter word that starts with P. |
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- A normal gene that, when it's mutated or improperly expressed, can cause cancer to develop.
- A gene, usually one that codes for a regulatory protein, that can become an oncogene if it mutates.
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