suppressor gene n a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene) Synonym(s) suppressor suppresser suppresser gene
News & Articles suppressor gene How BRCA1 Starts Breast, Ovarian Ca Canadian researchers have illuminated the interplay between the tumor suppressor gene BRCA1 and a master regulator Nrf2 that governs the antioxidant response in cells. July 16, 2013 - ThirdAge