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Genetic Phenomena > Genotype > Gene Dosage

Preferred term

Gene Dosage  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Entry terms

  • Copy Number, Gene
  • Copy Numbers, Gene
  • Gene Copy Number
  • Gene Copy Numbers
  • Number, Gene Copy
  • Numbers, Gene Copy

Note

  • do not confuse with DOSAGE COMPENSATION, GENETIC

Scope note

  • The number of copies of a given gene present in the cell of an organism. An increase in gene dosage (by GENE DUPLICATION for example) can result in higher levels of gene product formation. GENE DOSAGE COMPENSATION mechanisms result in adjustments to the level GENE EXPRESSION when there are changes or differences in gene dosage.

History note

  • 95

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018628

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