Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic
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Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control of gene action in enzyme synthesis. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific enzyme /genet (IM); DF: GENE EXPRESSION REG ENZYMOL |
| Previously Indexed: |
Enzymes (1972-1989),Gene Expression Regulation (1981-1989),Genes, Regulator (1972-1980) |
Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic Categories.
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Enzyme Induction - An increase in the rate of synthesis of an enzyme due to the presence of an inducer which acts to derepress the gene responsible for enzyme synthesis. |
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Enzyme Repression - The interference in synthesis of an enzyme due to the elevated level of an effector substance, usually a metabolite, whose presence would cause depression of the gene responsible for enzyme synthesis. |
Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic Definitions and Terms
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