Genes, DCC

Tumor suppressor genes located in the 18q21-qter region of human chromosome 18. The absence of these genes is associated with the formation of colorectal cancer (DCC stands for deleted in colorectal cancer). The products of these genes show significant homology to neural cell adhesion molecules and other related cell surface glycoproteins.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): G05.360.340.024.340.375.249.200, G05.360.340.024.340.415.400.200

MeSH Unique ID: D016163

Entry Terms:

• DCC Gene
• DCC Genes
• Gene, DCC

See Also:

• Genes, MCC

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Structures
Genome
Genome Components
Genes
Genes, Neoplasm
Genes, Tumor Suppressor
Genes, DCC

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Structures
Genome
Genome Components
Genes
Genes, Recessive
Genes, Tumor Suppressor
Genes, DCC