Phenomena and Processes

MCC Genes

Tumor suppressor genes located in the 5q21 region on the long arm of human chromosome 5. The mutation of these genes is associated with the formation of colorectal cancer (MCC stands for mutated in colorectal cancer).

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Abstract

Tumor suppressor genes located in the 5q21 region on the long arm of human chromosome 5. The mutation of these genes is associated with the formation of colorectal cancer (MCC stands for mutated in colorectal cancer).

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3 entry terms
  • Genes, MCC
  • Gene, MCC
  • MCC Gene

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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MCC stands for "Mutated in Colorectal Cancer"

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  • Genes, Suppressor, Tumor (1991-1992)

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  1. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.375.249w.320w
  2. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.415.400w.320w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. MCC Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017431. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017431
  2. MCC Genes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MCC_(gene)
  3. MCC Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18028926