[normal, nonpathogenic genes which, when mutated or otherwise altered, become oncogenes; many code for growth factors, growth factor receptors, genetic regulatory proteins, or other signal transduction molecules; compare with TUMOR SUPPRESSOR GENE and ONCOGENE. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0033713 Relation/PAR: gene
Relation/CHD: Bax gene/protein
BCL2 gene/protein
Wnt gene/protein