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Gene Dosage
Medical Definition: | The number of copies of a given gene present in a cell or nucleus. An increase in gene dosage can result in the formation of higher levels of gene product, provided that the gene is not subject to autogenous regulation. |
Guide Notes: | number of copies of a given gene in a cell or nucleus on any chromosome: do not confuse with DOSAGE COMPENSATION (GENETICS) which is restricted to the X chromosome; no qualif |
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