Glossary Term
Gene Amplification
PCR TermsEN
Definition
Any DNA sequence rearrangement that results in the gain of one or more copies of a DNA segment that contains at least one gene.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16605. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Gene AmplificationTranscript Amplification
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Gene Amplification (C16605)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16605. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Population size modulates the transition from gene amplification-mediated heteroresistance to stable resistance. — NPJ Antimicrob Resist, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42855455; literature)
- Development of Universal Primer Sets for Zika Virus Envelope Gene Amplification and Sequencing. — Int J Mol Sci, 2026-09-09 (PMID 42794447; literature)