Molecular Fingerprint of Tumor

**Semantic type:** Clinical Attribute

**Definition:** All cell types, depending on their functions, have unique, identifiable "signatures" - special characteristics such as which genes are active and what proteins or other cellular products are manufactured by the cell. During transformation of a normal cell to a cancer cell, the signature changes, and that change becomes a signal of the presence of cancer. (Bypass Budget)

**Synonyms:** - Molecular Profiles of Cancer Cells - Signatures of Cancer Cells