expression

in biotechnology, in biotechnology
abbreviations: DNA, mRNA
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  1. The cellular production of the protein encoded by a particular gene. The process includes transcription of DNA, processing of the resulting mRNA product and its translation into an active protein.
  2. A recombinant gene inserted into a host cell by means of a vector is said to be expressed if the synthesis of the encoded protein can be demonstrated.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 153 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'expression' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02277 RIS BibTex EndNote
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