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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. genetic techniques and protocols
  5. heterologous gene expression
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. genetic techniques and protocols
  6. heterologous gene expression
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. genetic techniques and protocols
  6. heterologous gene expression
  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. genetic techniques and protocols
  5. heterologous gene expression
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. laboratory techniques
  4. genetic techniques and protocols
  5. heterologous gene expression

Preferred term

heterologous gene expression

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Expression of a gene or genes of interest from one organism into another organism that doesn't have it. It is used for the production of biological substances (proteins, enzymes, polyketides etc.) or for other research objectives.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • heterologous protein expression
  • heterologous protein production

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/262486

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