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BRAF gene
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A gene that makes a protein called B-RAF, which is involved in sending signals in cells and in cell growth. This gene may be mutated (changed) in many types of cancer, which causes a change in the B-RAF protein. This can increase the growth and spread of cancer cells. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
This gene is involved in cell organization/biogenesis and the inhibition of apoptosis. (NCI Thesaurus)
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