Glossary Term
Isoform
An isoform is a variant protein that originates from the same gene or gene family. For example, myosin heavy chain proteins (MHC I, MHC IIA, MHC IIB/X) contribute to the characteristic differences between muscle fiber types.
Isoform: protein isoform or variant, is a member of a set of similar proteins that originate from the same gene, or gene family. For example, the variations in myosin heavy chain proteins (MHC I, MHC IIA, MHC IIB/X) contribute to the characteristic differences between muscle fiber types.
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Synonyms
- Protein isoform
- Protein variant
- Gene variant
- Variant