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Single Nucleotide Polymorphism

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Refers to SNP; single nucleotide changes (A, T, C, or G) in the genome sequence. Such changes can sometimes modify the function of a protein and an understanding of these changes can enhance our understanding and treatment of disease.

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(2011). Single Nucleotide Polymorphism. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_5316

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