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RAS Family Gene

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A family of genes that encode structurally similar small GTPases involved in a variety of signal transduction pathways. Mutation of genes in this family is associated with cancer. [ ]

Term info

Label

RAS Family Gene

Synonyms
  • RAS Family Gene
  • ras gene family
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799

ALT DEFINITION

A family of genes that may cause cancer when they are mutated (changed). They make proteins that are involved in cell signaling pathways, cell growth, and apoptosis (cell death). Agents that block the actions of a mutated ras gene or its protein may stop the growth of cancer. Members of the ras gene family include Kras, Hras, and Nras.

Display Name

RAS Family Gene

Legacy Concept Name

RAS_Family_Gene

Preferred Name

RAS Family Gene

Semantic Type

Gene or Genome

UMLS CUI

C1335597

code

C25784