antioncogene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000637",
  "term": "antioncogene",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in antioncogenes may lead to cancer. Also called tumor suppressor gene.",
    "A type of gene that regulates cell growth. When an antioncogene is mutated, uncontrolled cell growth may occur. This may contribute to the development of cancer. Also called tumor suppressor gene."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "tumor suppressor gene"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/antioncogene/"
}