RECESSIVE ONCOGENE
\ɹɪsˈɛsɪv ˈɒnkə͡ʊd͡ʒˌiːn], \ɹɪsˈɛsɪv ˈɒnkəʊdʒˌiːn], \ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_v ˈɒ_n_k_əʊ_dʒ_ˌiː_n]\
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.