MYC gene family
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Term | MYC gene family |
Short definition | MYC gene family - family of genes that makes proteins involved in many cell functions, including cell growth, cell maturation, and cell death. Genetic changes in the DNA sequence of the MYC genes have been found in many types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
MYC gene family - family of genes that makes proteins involved in many cell functions, including cell growth, cell maturation, and cell death. Genetic changes in the DNA sequence of the MYC genes have been found in many types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma. These changes can cause cancer cells to grow and spread throughout the body. Members of the MYC gene family include C-MYC, L-MYC, and N-MYC
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MYC gene family
- Wikipedia's article - MYC gene family
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