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superexpression

superexpression

9.9
An unusually high gene activity that makes large amounts of a protein
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːpərɪkˈsprɛʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sobreexpresión
  • Scientists detected superexpression of the gene after introducing the new drug to the cell culture.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying how superexpression affects the development of cancerous tumors.

  • The disease is linked to superexpression of certain proteins in the immune system.

  • The superexpression of the gene was remarkable.

  • Scientists observed a significant superexpression in the lab.

  • Scientists detected superexpression of the gene after introducing the new drug to the cell culture.

  • The disease is linked to superexpression of certain proteins in the immune system.

  • Researchers are studying how superexpression affects the development of cancerous tumors.

Synonyms

overexpression
vssuperexpression
  • Specialized
2 7.7

Making much more of a protein or gene product than normal inside a cell

has identical meaning but often suggests an unusually extreme level

How High

superexpression
  • Specialized
9.9
overexpression
  • Specialized
2 7.7

Surface Forms

superexpression singular
superexpressions plural

Morphology

superexpression = expression (semi-transparent) = super + expression

Morphologically regular as 'super-' + 'expression', but the meaning refers to a technical biological phenomenon (very high gene expression) that may not be inferable to general learners.

Etymology

Superexpression joins super- 'over' and expression 'the making or showing of something', so in biology it means a gene is making an unusually large amount of a protein.