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Gene regulation

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noun

The modulation of any of the stages of gene expression, hence, it encompasses the various systems that control and determine which genes are switched on and off, and when, how long, and to what extent the genes are expressed.


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Gene regulation may occur in the following stages of gene expression:

Gene regulation of the lac operon of the prokaryotes was the first genetic regulatory mechanism to be elucidated.


Variant: regulation of gene expression

See also: regulator gene.


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Re: Really puzzled with gene expresseion!!!!

The bacterial system controlling expression of the genes needed to take up and use lactose is a classic example of the regulation of genes in response to an organism's environment. It is also a dangerous example, as it is a system your instructor is likely very familiar with, so if ...

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by jonmoulton
Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:07 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Really puzzled with gene expresseion!!!!
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Introns !!! what is yr OWN theory to their job !!

Perhaps it's a form of gene regulation. The cell must have some sort of positive feedback mechanism where it recognizes that it needs ...

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by plasmodesmata11
Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:04 pm
 
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Topic: Introns !!! what is yr OWN theory to their job !!
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Re: is it possible to knockdown a gene in a living adult now

... Eric Hoffman, a leader in DMD research, published an interesting article relevant to this problem. He proposes that significant change in drug regulation will be needed to allow development of personalized antisense drugs and treatment of the broadest range of DMD-causing mutations with antisense. ...

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by jonmoulton
Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:41 pm
 
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Topic: is it possible to knockdown a gene in a living adult now
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Dominance - how exactly does it come about?

stopherlogic, you are getting gene regulation and alleles mixed up. I recommend you consult a genetics book on the role of cytosine methylation ...

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by MrMistery
Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:57 am
 
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Topic: Dominance - how exactly does it come about?
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Human Beta-globin Gene Expression Regulation

Hi everyone! Ok i have a wee problem, I have an exam in two weeks, and I'm trying to find out information concerning the human beta globin gene cluster, and how it's expression is controlled during development, from embryo, to foetus, to adult.... Does anyone have any information, or know of ...

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by bastifantasti
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:47 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Human Beta-globin Gene Expression Regulation
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