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jan 1, 1979 - The TP53 Gene

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The TP53 gene (also called p53), the most commonly mutated gene in human cancer, is discovered. It is a tumor suppressor gene, meaning its protein product (p53 protein) helps control cell proliferation and suppress tumor growth.

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jan 1, 1979
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~ 47 years ago