Proto-oncogene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proto-oncogene is a noun meaning (genetics) A gene, promoting the specialization and division of normal cells, that could become an oncogene due to mutation.
Meaning
(genetics) A gene, promoting the specialization and division of normal cells, that could become an oncogene due to mutation.
Example Sentences
Typically, proto-oncogenes are normal cellular genes that, when activated by mutation or overexpression, promote cancer.
Word Forms
- proto-oncogenes
- protooncogene
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protooncogene, oncogene, oncopathogen, oncogen, oncogeneticist, antioncogene.
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