NCIt definition : This gene is involved in signal transduction and apoptosis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A gene that may cause cancer when it is mutated (changed). The Kras gene
makes the KRAS protein, which is involved in cell signaling pathways, cell growth,
and apoptosis (cell death). Agents that block the activity of the mutated Kras gene
or its protein may stop the growth of cancer.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000652257; CDR0000652256;