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Protein Overexpression
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. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
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. (NCI Dictionary)
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