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Indel

An insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides in a sequence. Indels can shift the reading frame and affect protein function.

Example in a sentence

An indel in the coding region caused a frameshift and loss of function.

Key facts

  • Insertion or deletion; can be frameshifting.
  • Harder to call than SNPs; need good alignment.

Category: Genetics & Variation

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