suppressor
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- noun
- /səˈprɛsər/
- Specialized
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gen supresor
- Compelling evidence indicates that p27 is a tumor suppressor protein.
- suppressor gene
- tumor suppressor
- p53 tumor suppressor
Who can tell me where the tumor suppressors are in this pathway?
- Who can tell me where the tumor suppressors are in this pathway?
Examples
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Certain invasion tumor suppressor genes have been implicated.
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OK, so I've told you about oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes.
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Who can tell me where the tumor suppressors are in this pathway?
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The numerous experimental data suggest that a threshold is necessary for allowing the CKI to act as a tumor suppressor protein.
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For example, injecting tumor suppressor genes can slow some tumors.
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Molecular genetics has provided evidence that loss or inactivation of tumor suppressor genes is an important step in carcinogenesis.
Academic text (1995) -
Both the activation of oncogenes and the inactivation of tumor suppressor proteins are involved in these pathways.
Academic text (2003) -
Two mutations in the p53 tumor suppressor gene have been shown by different methods in human laryngeal carcinoma.
Academic text (1995) -
The tumor suppressor protein programmed cell death 4 (PDCD4) is an independently validated target of miR-21 89.
Academic text (2016) -
Tumor suppressor genes play a crucial role in controlling cell growth and preventing cancer.
Synonyms
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A substance, gene, or protein that attaches to DNA to stop a gene from working
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A gene that reduces the effect of a harmful mutated gene
A gene that stops another gene from showing its effect
A gene that stops or reduces another gene from working
A gene that hides the effect of another gene so a trait does not appear
A gene that makes a protein that stops other genes from turning on
Antonyms
- Specialized
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A substance that increases enzyme activity or makes genes produce more protein
Compounds
- Specialized
A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity
- Specialized
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden power surges
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Suppressor comes from the Latin parts sup- 'under' and press 'to push', so it literally means 'to push down'. In genetics a suppressor is a gene that 'pushes down' the effect of another gene, which is why it can hide or reduce a mutation's visible traits.