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Explain tumour suppressor gene or antioncogene.

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Tumor suppressor gene or antioncogene are the genes which protects a cell form the formation of caincerous cells.
When these genes are characterised by mutations, it leads to reduction in its function and cell becomes prone to cancer along with many genetic changes. Tumor suppressor genes are categorised into caretaker, gatekeeper and landscaper genes.
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