Gene or Genome
mcc gene
Subclass of:
Tumor Suppressor Genes
Definitions related to mcc gene:
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This gene plays a role in the negative regulation of cell cycle progression.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(genes, mcc) Tumor suppressor genes located in the 5q21 region on the long arm of human chromosome 5. The mutation of these genes is associated with the formation of colorectal cancer (MCC stands for mutated in colorectal cancer).NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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