BIRC5

Universal Cellular Machinery · Cell Cycle Control & Mitotic Division

Why is survivin often discussed in cancer research?

BIRC5 encodes survivin, a protein involved in preventing apoptosis and supporting cell survival. Its high expression in many tumors is a research observation distinct from a diagnosis based on inherited DNA.

Common Gene Name: baculoviral IAP repeat containing 5
NCBI Gene ID: 332
Chromosome: 17

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 332

Explore supporting evidence (0 records)

No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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