Isomorph (gene) explained

In Muller's classification, an isomorph is described as a gene mutation that expresses a nonsense point mutant, with expression identical to the original allele.

Therefore, in respect to the relationships between the original and mutated genes, it is difficult to ascertain the effects of dominanceness and/or recessiveness.[1] [2] [3]

Muller's classification of mutant alleles
CategoryAlternative function
Wild typeReferent gene expression, normal expression of parent allele
AmorphDysfunctional, with null expression
HypomorphReduced or partially reduced gene activity
HypermorphIncreased or partially increased parent gene activity
NeomorphNovel function, compared to the new property
AntimorphInterfering with gene activity
IsomorphExpression identical to the original (parent) allele, mostly resulting from silent point mutations

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lawrence E. . 1999. Henderson's Dictionary of biological terms. Longman Group Ltd.. London. 0-582-22708-9.
  2. Book: Rieger R. Michaelis A. . Green M. M. . 1976. Glossary of genetics and cytogenetics: Classical and molecular. registration . Springer-Verlag. Berlin - Heidelberg - New York. 3-540-07668-9.
  3. Web site: Archived copy . 2017-01-27 . 2019-08-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190819105248/http://www.its.caltech.edu/~bi190/SG4.pdf .