Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
Synonyms
Cellular Tumor Antigen p53
Oncoprotein p53
Phosphoprotein, pp53
TP53 Protein
TRP53 Protein
p53 Antigen
p53 Tumor Suppressor Protein
pp53 Phosphoprotein
Nuclear phosphoprotein encoded by the p53 gene (GENES, P53) whose normal function is to control CELL PROLIFERATION and APOPTOSIS. A mutant or absent p53 protein has been found in LEUKEMIA; OSTEOSARCOMA; LUNG CANCER; and COLORECTAL CANCER.