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BRAF Gene

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This gene is involved in cell organization/biogenesis and the inhibition of apoptosis. [ ]

Term info

Label

BRAF Gene

Synonyms
  • B-Raf Proto-Oncogene, Serine/Threonine Kinase Gene
  • BRAF
  • BRAF Gene
  • BRAF gene
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142801, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799

ALT DEFINITION

A gene that makes a protein called B-RAF, which is involved in sending signals in cells and in cell growth. This gene may be mutated (changed) in many types of cancer, which causes a change in the B-RAF protein. This can increase the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Display Name

BRAF Gene

HGNC ID

HGNC:1097

Maps To

BRAF

OMIM Number

164757

Preferred Name

BRAF Gene

Semantic Type

Gene or Genome

UMLS CUI

C0812241

code

C18363