Protein Overexpression

Preferred Label : Protein Overexpression;

NCIt synonyms : Overexpression;

NCIt related terms : overexpress;

NCIt definition : Synthesis of excess polypeptide within the cell. Overexpression is often due to the amplification or deregulation of the gene which encodes the gene product.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045812;

Details

Origin ID

C18211;

UMLS CUI

C1514559;

Semantic type(s)
- Genetic Function [UMLS semantic type]
biological_process_has_associated_location
- Ribosome [NCIt concept]
biological_process_has_initiator_process
- mRNA Expression [NCIt concept]
biological_process_is_part_of_process
- Gene Expression [NCIt concept]
concept_is_in_subset
- GDC Deprecated Terminology [NCIt concept]
- GDC Terminology [NCIt concept]

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