Slide 1 Tumour Suppressor Genes TSGs code for proteins that inhibit cell division Mutations can cause the proteins to be inactivated and may thus deprive cells of needed…
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Tumour Suppressor Genes TSGs code for proteins that inhibit cell division Mutations can cause the proteins to be inactivated and may thus deprive cells of needed restraints…
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