Oncogene (Noun)
Meaning
A gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The activation of the oncogene in the cell led to uncontrolled growth and tumor formation.
- Research has shown that the mutation of the TP53 gene can lead to the creation of an oncogene, increasing the risk of cancer.
- The oncogene was identified as a key player in the development of breast cancer, and its expression was found to be elevated in tumor cells.
- The study found that the overexpression of the oncogene was associated with a poor prognosis in patients with lung cancer.
- The discovery of the oncogene has led to the development of targeted therapies aimed at inhibiting its activity and preventing cancer cell growth.