Oncogene vs Oncomouse - What's the difference?
oncogene | oncomouse |
(oncology, genetics) Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
* 1999 , (Matt Ridley), Genome , Harper Perennial 2004, p. 234:
A type of laboratory mouse that has been genetically modified to carry an activated oncogene, increasing its susceptibility to cancer.
As nouns the difference between oncogene and oncomouse
is that oncogene is oncogene while oncomouse is a type of laboratory mouse that has been genetically modified to carry an activated oncogene, increasing its susceptibility to cancer.oncogene
English
(wikipedia oncogene)Noun
(en noun)- It was obvious from the start what kinds of genes oncogenes would turn out to be – genes that encourage cells to grow.