Tumor Suppressor Protein p53

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.687.650 - D12.776.260.820 - D12.776.624.776.775 - D12.776.660.720.650 - D12.776.744.845

**Synonyms:** - p53 Antigen - TP53 Protein - p53 Tumor Suppressor Protein - pp53 Phosphoprotein - Cellular Tumor Antigen p53 - Oncoprotein p53 - TRP53 Protein