Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Reverse Genetics

The use of techniques that produce a functional MUTATION or an effect on GENE EXPRESSION of a specific gene of interest in order to identify the role or activity of the gene product of that gene.

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Abstract

The use of techniques that produce a functional MUTATION or an effect on GENE EXPRESSION of a specific gene of interest in order to identify the role or activity of the gene product of that gene.

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1 entry terms
  • Genetics, Reverse

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2012

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  1. E05.393.731w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Reverse Genetics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059386. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059386
  2. Reverse Genetics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_genetics
  3. Reverse Genetics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1897151