Glossary:Neomorphic Mutation

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Glossary Term	Neomorphic Mutation MGI Glossary
Definition	A type of mutation in which the altered gene product possesses a novel molecular function or a novel pattern of gene expression. Neomorphic mutations are usually dominant or semidominant. See also: Amorphic Mutation Antimorphic Mutation Gain-of-function Mutation Hypermorphic Mutation Hypomorphic Mutation Loss-of-function Mutation Null Mutation

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