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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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