Protein Overexpression

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-022607",
  "term": "Protein Overexpression",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Synthesis of excess polypeptide within the cell. Overexpression is often due to the amplification or deregulation of the gene which encodes the gene product.\n\n2. 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.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "National Cancer Institute Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/protein-overexpression/"
}