Genes, APC

Tumor suppressor genes located in the 5q21 region on the long arm of human chromosome 5. The mutation of these genes is associated with familial adenomatous polyposis (ADENOMATOUS POLYPOSIS COLI) and GARDNER SYNDROME, as well as some sporadic colorectal cancers.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): G05.360.340.024.340.375.249.050, G05.360.340.024.340.415.400.050

MeSH Unique ID: D017491

Entry Terms:

• APC Gene
• APC Genes
• Gene, APC
• Genes, Adenomatous Polyposis Coli

Previous Indexing:

• Genes, Suppressor, Tumor (1991-1992)
• Polyposis Syndrome, Familial/genetics (1989-1992)

See Also:

• Gardner Syndrome
• Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
• Adenomatous Polyposis Coli Protein

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Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Structures
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Genome Components
Genes
Genes, Neoplasm
Genes, Tumor Suppressor
Genes, APC

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