ONCO SUPPRESSOR GENES
\ˈɒnkə͡ʊ səpɹˈɛsə d͡ʒˈiːnz], \ˈɒnkəʊ səpɹˈɛsə dʒˈiːnz], \ˈɒ_n_k_əʊ s_ə_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ə dʒ_ˈiː_n_z]\
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Genes that inhibit expression of the tumorigenic phenotype. They are normally involved in holding cellular growth in check. When tumor suppressor genes are inactivated or lost, a barrier to normal proliferation is removed and unregulated growth is possible.
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