Fusion gene
| Fusion gene | |
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| Term | Fusion gene |
| Short definition | fusion biopsy (FYOO-zhun BY-op-see) A biopsy procedure that combines images from an MRI scan and an ultrasound to create a detailed 3-D image of the prostate . This procedure makes it easier to see an abnormal area of tissue to guide the biopsy needle into the abnormal area. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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fusion gene - (pronounced) (FYOO-zhun jeen) A gene formed by joining parts of two different genes together. Fusion genes and the resulting fusion proteins can be made in the laboratory or naturally in the body when part of the DNA moves from one chromosome to another chromosome. Fusion proteins produced by this change can lead to the development of some types of cancer. For example, the BCR-ABL fusion gene and protein are found in some types of leukemia. Fusion genes and proteins can also be found in several other cancers, including soft tissue sarcoma, prostate, breast, lung, bladder, colon and rectum, and CNS tumors. Fusion genes and proteins are being studied for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
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