fumarase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003359",
  "term": "fumarase",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An enzyme that helps cells in the body use oxygen and make energy. Mutations (changes) in the gene that makes fumarase may cause cells to lose the ability to use oxygen, which may increase the growth of some cells, including abnormal cells and cancer cells. Also called fumarate hydratase.",
  "synonyms": [
    "fumarate hydratase"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/fumarase/"
}