Gene Expression Profiling
| Definition: |
The determination of the pattern of genes expressed at the level of GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION, under specific circumstances or in a specific cell. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with DNA PROFILING see DNA FINGERPRINTING (determining the uniqueness of the DNA sequence of an individual) |
| Also Called: |
mRNA Differential Display |
Gene Expression Profiling Definitions and Terms
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