tumor suppressor gene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-008977",
  "term": "tumor suppressor gene",
  "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 tumor suppressor genes may lead to cancer. Also called antioncogene.",
    "A type of gene that regulates cell growth. When a tumor suppressor gene is mutated, uncontrolled cell growth may occur. This may contribute to the development of cancer. Also called antioncogene."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "antioncogene"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/tumor-suppressor-gene/"
}