Missense Mutation Abnormality

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Missense Mutation Abnormality Definition

A point mutation in a coding DNA sequence that causes a base change which results in an amino acid change in the protein product. This alteration may affect the stability and/or activity of the protein. A missense mutation abnormality may be heritable or occur spontaneously.

Missense Mutation Abnormality Synonyms

Missense Mutation Abnormality, Missense Mutation

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