Genetic Function
missense mutation
Subclass of:
Mutation
Definitions related to missense mutation:
  • A point mutation occurring within the protein-coding region of a gene, and which codes for a different amino acid than expected.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A single base pair substitution that alters the genetic code in a way that produces an amino acid that is different from the usual amino acid at that position. Some missense mutations will alter the function of the protein.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (mutation, missense) A mutation in which a codon is mutated to one directing the incorporation of a different amino acid. This substitution may result in an inactive or unstable product. (From A Dictionary of Genetics, King & Stansfield, 5th ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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