Fumarate hydratase
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| Fumarate hydratase | |
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| Term | Fumarate hydratase |
| Short definition | Fumarase (FYOO-moo-rays) An enzyme that helps cells in the body use oxygen and make energy. Mutations (changes) in the gene that makes fumarase can cause cells to lose their ability to use oxygen, which can increase the growth of some cells, including abnormal cells and cancer cells. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Fumarate hydratase - (pronounced) (FYOO-muh-rayt HY-druh-tays) An enzyme that helps cells in the body use oxygen and produce energy. Mutations (changes) in the gene that makes fumarate hydratase can cause cells to lose their ability to use oxygen, which can increase the growth of some cells, including abnormal cells and cancer cells. Also called fumarase
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