NCIt definition : This gene is involved in cell organization/biogenesis and the inhibition of apoptosis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A gene that makes a protein called B-RAF, which is involved in sending
signals in cells and in cell growth. This gene may be mutated (changed) in many types
of cancer, which causes a change in the B-RAF protein. This can increase the growth
and spread of cancer cells.;