Indicator Explainer
PTEN Gene
This gene plays a role in signal transduction and apoptosis. It is also involved in the regulation of cell cycle progression.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C18256. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-19. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — PTEN Gene (C18256)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C18256. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Complex interactions between miR-107 and PTEN gene expression, more specifically in viral and NASH cirrhosis. — Biochem Biophys Rep, 2026-08-26 (PMID 42699728; literature)
- Uterine tumour resembling ovarian sex cord tumour (utrosct) associated with ctnnb1, pten and other gene mutations: Expanding the molecular landscape. — Virchows Arch, 2026-08-13 (PMID 42593492; literature)