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Tumor suppressor genes are a type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein, which helps regulate cell division. These genes primarily function to prevent cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in an uncontrolled way, playing a vital role in preventing cancer. Mutations or abnormalities in these genes could lead to uncontrolled cell growth, leading to cancer.
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