Proto-Oncogene
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Proto-Oncogene Definition
Oncogenes are altered forms of normal cellular genes called proto-oncogene. Many proto-oncogenes are homologous to viral oncogenes and involved in the control of cell proliferation or differentiation. Mutations, amplifications or rearrangements of proto-oncogenes lead to upregulated or deregulated cell growth and allow them to function as oncogenes.
Proto-Oncogene Synonyms
Proto-Oncogene, Cellular Oncogene, Cellular Oncogenes, c-ONC
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