DNA
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| DNA | |
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| Term | DNA |
| Short definition | DKC1 gene - A gene that makes a protein involved in protecting and maintaining telomeres (the ends of chromosomes) and making a molecule called ribosomal RNA. Mutations (changes) in theDKC1gene can cause damage to chromosomes and DNA, which can lead to abnormal cell growth. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
DNA - The molecules in cells that carry genetic information and transmit it from one generation to the next. Also called deoxyribonucleic acid
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