Gene product

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In biology , a gene product is a product that is the result of the expression of a gene . These include RNA and proteins .

A well-known protein gene product is the BCR-ABL gene product, which is believed to be the cause of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). For further gene products see example transcription factors .

Trivia

Often the term gene product is used colloquially for genetically modified food .

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Individual evidence

  1. Monica Hirsch-Kauffmann: Biology for Physicians and Natural Scientists, Thieme-Verlag Stuttgart ISBN 3137065054 page 316