Proteins which inhibit transcription of genes that would cause increased replication are called

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Tumor suppressors are proteins that inhibit the transcription of genes that could lead to increased cell replication, thereby preventing the formation of tumors. Oncogenes, in contrast, promote cell division and can lead to cancer if mutated or expressed at high levels. Cytokines and interleukins are involved in cell signaling and immune responses, not directly in the inhibition of gene transcription for replication.

Proteins Which Inhibit Transcription of Genes That Would Cause Increased