EGFR gene
| EGFR gene | |
|---|---|
| Term | EGFR gene |
| Short definition | EGFR gene (. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
EGFR gene - (pronounced) (. . . jeen) A gene that makes a protein involved in cell growth and cell survival. Mutated (altered) forms of the EGFR gene and protein have been found in some types of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer. These changes can cause cancer cells to grow and spread throughout the body. Checking for changes in the EGFR gene in tumor tissue can be helpful in planning cancer treatment. Also called epidermal growth factor receptor gene, ERBB1 gene and HER1 gene
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on EGFR gene
- Wikipedia's article - EGFR gene
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