EPISTATIC DEVIATION
\ɪpɪstˈatɪk dˌiːvɪˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɪpɪstˈatɪk dˌiːvɪˈeɪʃən], \ɪ_p_ɪ_s_t_ˈa_t_ɪ_k d_ˌiː_v_ɪ__ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A form of gene interaction whereby one gene interferes with the phenotypic expression of another nonallelic gene or genes. Genes whose expression is altered by nonallelic genes are said to be "hypostatic" or to exhibit "hypostasis".
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.