MYC gene family

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MYC gene family
TermMYC gene family
Short definitionMYC 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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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

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