Mutation, Missense

A mutation in which a codon is mutated to one directing the incorporation of a different amino acid. This substitution may result in an inactive or unstable product. (From A Dictionary of Genetics, King and Stansfield, 5th ed)

Year introduced: 1999

Date introduced: August 9, 2024

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Tree Number(s): G05.365.590.650

MeSH Unique ID: D020125

Entry Terms:

• Missense Mutation
• Missense Mutations
• Mutations, Missense

Previous Indexing:

• Amino Acid Sequence (1966-1998)

See Also:

• Point Mutation
• Amino Acid Substitution

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Variation
Mutation
Mutation, Missense