Glossary Term
Silent Mutation
A point mutation occurring within the protein-coding region of a gene, and which codes for the same amino acid as expected.
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Glossary Term
A point mutation occurring within the protein-coding region of a gene, and which codes for the same amino acid as expected.
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A natural compound of silicon and oxygen found mostly in sand, Silica has three main crystalline varieties: quartz, tridymite, and cristobalite. Fine particulate silica dust from quartz rock causes over a long-term progressive lung injury, silicosis. (NCI04)
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A variation of a single nucleotide at a specific location of the genome due to base substitution, present at an appreciable frequency between individuals of a single interbreeding population.
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A variation of a single nucleotide at a specific location of the genome due to base substitution, which is found at any frequency in the population.
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A long linear single-stranded polymer formed from nucleotides attached to a deoxyribose backbone.
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A natural macrocyclic lactone produced by the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus, with immunosuppressant properties. In cells, sirolimus binds to the immunophilin FK Binding Protein-12 (FKBP-12) to generate an immunosuppressive complex that binds to and inhibits the activation of the mammalian Target Of Rapamycin (mTOR), a key regulatory kinase. This results in inhibition of T lymphocyte activation and proliferation that occurs in response to antigenic and cytokine (IL-2, IL-4, and IL-15) stimulation and inhibition of antibody production. (NCI04)
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A 20 to 25-nucleotide double-stranded RNA which is involved in a sequence-specific messenger RNA degradation process known as RNA interference.
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This gene plays a role in chromatin remodeling, cell cycle control and regulation of transcription.
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This gene plays a role in chromatin remodeling and regulation of transcription.
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This gene is involved in chromatin remodeling and regulation of transcription.
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This gene plays a role in G protein-coupled receptor signal transduction and sonic hedgehog pathway activation.
Tests
This test looks for smooth muscle antibodies (SMAs) in a sample of your blood. High levels of SMAs are usually a sign of a chronic (long-lasting) liver condition called autoimmune hepatitis .