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A large molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order; the order is determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the gene that codes for the protein. Proteins are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs; and each protein has unique functions. Examples are hormones, enzymes, and antibodies..
Industry:Biology
All the variations of genes in a species. See also: allele, gene, polymorphism.
Industry:Biology
Predictions of possible genes made by a computer program based on how well a stretch of DNA sequence matches known gene sequences.
Industry:Biology
The biochemical material, either RNA or protein, resulting from expression of a gene. The amount of gene product is used to measure how active a gene is; abnormal amounts can be correlated with disease-causing alleles..
Industry:Biology
An experimental procedure aimed at replacing, manipulating, or supplementing nonfunctional or misfunctioning genes with healthy genes. See also: gene, inherit, somatic cell gene therapy, germ line gene therapy.
Industry:Biology
Incorporation of new DNA into and organism's cells, usually by a vector such as a modified virus. Used in gene therapy. See also: mutation, gene therapy, vector.
Industry:Biology
The sequence of nucleotides, coded in triplets (codons) along the mRNA, that determines the sequence of amino acids in protein synthesis. A gene's DNA sequence can be used to predict the mRNA sequence, and the genetic code can in turn be used to predict the amino acid sequence..
Industry:Biology
Provides patients and their families with education and information about genetic-related conditions and helps them make informed decisions..
Industry:Biology
