 |
|
(AN-tee-ON-koh-jeen)
| | A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in antioncogenes may lead to cancer. Also called tumor suppressor gene. |
| Previous Definitions: | antimicrotubule agent, antimitotic agent, antineoplastic, antineoplastic antibiotic, antineoplaston | | Next Definitions: | antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiprogestin, antiretroviral therapy, antisense c-fos |
|
|
