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