Tumor suppressor genes normally cause apoptosis, but in a mutated form they may lose this function.

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Tumor suppressor genes are responsible for regulating cell growth and division, and they normally cause apoptosis (cell death) if a cell is damaged or abnormal. However, mutations in these genes can lead to the loss of their tumor-suppressing function, which allows abnormal cells to survive and potentially develop into cancer.

Tumor Suppressor Genes Normally Cause Apoptosis, but in a Mutated