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Ref Robbins 7/e p302-303, Harrison 17/e p499-500 8/e p290-292;9/e p294 P53 gene is a tumor suppressor gene also known guardian of the genome .located on sho arm of chromosome 17.Its wild / non mutated form is associated with reduced risk of tumors
Arrests cell cycle at G1 phase
Product is 53kD protein
Located on chromosome 17
Wild/ non mutated form is associated with increased risk of childhood tumors
General anatomy