TP53

Tumor suppressor regulating cell cycle and apoptosis.

Key Functions:

• Prevents tumor formation.
• Induces DNA repair and apoptosis.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (cancer prevention)
• MDM2 (regulator)
• Nucleus (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: TP53

Approved name: tumor protein p53

Locus: 17p13.1

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:11998

From the HGNC naming authority.