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Yes, BRCA1 is considered a tumor suppressor gene, not an oncogene.

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Is BRCA1 a tumor suppressor gene?

Yes, BRCA1 is a tumor suppressor gene.


Is the inheritance pattern of the BRCA1 gene dominant or recessive?

The inheritance pattern of the BRCA1 gene is dominant.


How does a protooncogene converted into an oncogene?

A proto-oncogene is normally converted to an oncogene by mutation of the gene that encodes the proto-oncogene. Often, this leads to de-regulation of the proto-oncogenes activity and typically abarrent signal transduction in the cell, which may lead to cellular transformation.


When was Oncogene - journal - created?

Oncogene was first published as a journal in 1987. It covers research related to oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and cancer cell biology.


What is BRCA-1 mutation?

BRCA1 mutation is a genetic alteration in the BRCA1 gene that increases the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Individuals with a BRCA1 mutation have an increased likelihood of developing these types of cancer compared to those without the mutation. Testing for BRCA1 mutations can help in assessing cancer risk and guiding management options.


What is pro- oncogene?

An oncogene is a gene, when mutated or expressed at high levels it helps turn a normal cell into a tumor cell.


What are two types of genes that when disrupted can cause cancer?

The two genes considered responsible for the cause of cancer are the oncogene and the tumor suppressor gene.


What is the term for a cancer gene?

Oncogene.


How does a proto-oncogene differ from an oncogene?

A proto-oncogene is a normal gene that helps regulate cell growth and division, while an oncogene is a mutated form of a proto-oncogene that promotes uncontrolled cell growth, leading to cancer. Proto-oncogenes can become oncogenes through mutations that cause them to be constantly activated or overexpressed.


A mutant of a regulatory gene that causes cancer?

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What does BRCA stand for?

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that can mutate into cancer.


What role does the gene labeled as "BRCA1" play in the development of breast cancer?

The gene BRCA1 helps repair damaged DNA in cells, which can prevent the growth of abnormal cells that could lead to breast cancer. Mutations in the BRCA1 gene can increase the risk of developing breast cancer because the cells may not be able to repair DNA damage properly.