Gene or Genome
dcc gene
Subclass of:
Tumor Suppressor Genes
Definitions related to dcc gene:
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This gene plays a role in the regulation of several processes that determine neuronal cell morphology.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(genes, dcc) Tumor suppressor genes located in the 18q21-qter region of human chromosome 18. The absence of these genes is associated with the formation of colorectal cancer (DCC stands for deleted in colorectal cancer). The products of these genes show significant homology to neural cell adhesion molecules and other related cell surface glycoproteins.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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