oncogene

noun

on·co·gene | \ ˈäŋ-kō-ˌjēn

Definition of oncogene

: a gene having the potential to cause a normal cell to become cancerous

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This allows mutated cancer-promoting genes called oncogenes to activate cell surface receptors, molecular portals to the cell’s interior. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Biotech notebook: Cancer discovery, bacterial syringes and organoids," 13 July 2019 This drug, eFT226, blocks translation of certain oncogenes, including MYC, BCL2, cyclin D1 and CDKs 4/6. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego cancer biotech raises $38.6 million," 24 July 2017

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oncogene

noun

on·co·gene | \ ˈäŋ-kō-ˌjēn

: a gene having the potential to cause a normal cell to become cancerous