Definition of «missense»

In simple terms, "missense" refers to a genetic change that alters the code of a DNA sequence, resulting in the production of a different amino acid in a protein. This change can affect the protein's function, potentially causing a genetic mutation or leading to health issues.

Phrases with «missense»

missense mutations
missense variants
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Sentences with «missense»

The whole - genome sequencing data yielded a strong association between SSS and a rare missense mutation in MYH6 that could not be accounted for by any other sequence variation. (decode.com)
However, not every mutation carries the same weight: about 13 % of missense de novo mutations, or 1 in 7, were thought to cause ASD in the group under study. (sciencedaily.com)
In November 2014 the team published their discovery in A Novel Missense Mutation in ADAMTS10 in Norwegian Elkhound Primary Glaucoma (PLoS ONE 9 (11): e111941). (sciencedaily.com)
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