gene

ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase)

ALK stands for anaplastic lymphoma kinase. It is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein involved in cell growth and communication. ALK is normally found in specific types of cells in the nervous system, where it helps regulate how these cells grow and function. However, changes in the ALK gene can occur, leading …
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EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor)

EGFR stands for epidermal growth factor receptor. It is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein found on the surface of cells. This protein is part of a family of receptors that help cells respond to signals telling them to grow and divide. EGFR is involved in normal cellular processes, but when it …
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