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Concept information
Preferred term
loss-of-function mutation
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Topic
Definition
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A type of mutation in which the altered gene product lacks the molecular function of the wild-type gene.
Broader concept
Synonyms
- amorphic mutation
- null mutation
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/278705
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