Genetic Function
protein overexpression
Definitions related to protein overexpression:
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In biology, to make too many copies of a protein or other substance. Overexpression of certain proteins or other substances may play a role in cancer development.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Synthesis of excess polypeptide within the cell. Overexpression is often due to the amplification or deregulation of the gene which encodes the gene product.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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