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源自avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog的缩写,最初在禽类髓细胞瘤病毒中发现。
❶ 一种原癌基因,参与调控细胞生长和增殖,与多种癌症的发生发展密切相关。
“The myc gene is often overexpressed in cancer cells.”
(myc基因在癌细胞中经常过度表达。)
“Researchers are studying how myc contributes to tumor growth.”
(研究人员正在研究myc如何促进肿瘤生长。)
myc oncogene — 指myc基因的致癌形式,当其异常激活时可导致癌症。
“The myc oncogene is associated with aggressive forms of lymphoma.”
(myc癌基因与侵袭性淋巴瘤相关。)
myc protein — 由myc基因编码的蛋白质,参与调控基因表达和细胞周期。
“The myc protein binds to DNA to regulate gene expression.”
(myc蛋白与DNA结合以调控基因表达。)