regulator gene

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05252
A gene which codes for a protein (an @A00104@ of repressor) having the ability to induce or repress the @T06436@ of other genes.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 164 [Terms] [Paper]