Gene product
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 .
Web links
- Wolfgang Hennig, Jochen Graw: Genetics, Springer-Verlag, ISBN 3642049982 online page 553
- CHK2 gene product plays important role in mitosis Chemistry News April 2010, research group discovers new gene product
- Patent application: Biocatalytic oxidation process with alkL gene product February 28, 2013
Individual evidence
- ↑ Monica Hirsch-Kauffmann: Biology for Physicians and Natural Scientists, Thieme-Verlag Stuttgart ISBN 3137065054 page 316