modifier
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- noun
- /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/
- Specialized
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gen modificador
- The study identified several genetic modifiers that influence how patients respond to treatment.
- effect modifier
- epigenetic modifiers
- potential modifier
Examples
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In genetics, a modifier can change the way a particular trait is expressed in an organism.
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Researchers are exploring how environmental factors can act as modifiers of gene expression.
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Age was an effect modifier.
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Age was an effect modifier only in the model with TRTCENTER and LDST.
Academic text (2012) -
We studied the role of variables as potential confounders/modifiers, but only age was statistically significant.
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The CHADS2-VASc score has been proposed to complement the CHADS2 score by the inclusion of additional stroke risk modifier factors.
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In the process of interactions, MYOC is a potential modifier gene (205).
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The relative effects of DMTs were implemented as modifiers of the modeled clinical course of MS.
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However, biologic response modifiers are associated with a higher risk of serious infections in patients with other autoimmune diseases.
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The evidence regarding all available biologic response modifiers has not been systematically appraised and included in recommendations of clinical guidelines.
Academic text (2017)
Synonyms
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A gene that reduces the effects of another gene, often a harmful change
A gene that changes how another gene affects a trait
A gene that hides the effect of another gene so a trait does not appear
A gene that stops another gene from showing its effect
Compounds
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Modifier comes from the root mod meaning 'measure' or 'way', and is related to the verb modify 'to make change'. So in genetics a modifier is something that changes the effect or strength of another gene.