Term: tumor suppressor gene Pronunciation: (TOO-mer suh-PREH-ser jeen) May 24, 2024October 7, 2025 Description: A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in tumor suppressor genes may lead to cancer. Also called antioncogene. Related Posts:Oncoprescribe Blog Predicting Chemotherapy Benefit…ESR1 Gene MutationA Potential Cure for Hemophilia Using Gene TherapyFDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Bladder CancerOncoprescribe Blog Prognosis in AML based on gene signatureOncofetal Gene SALL4 in Aggressive Hepatocellular Carcinoma