Phenomena and Processes

gag Genes

DNA sequences that form the coding region for proteins associated with the viral core in retroviruses. gag is short for group-specific antigen.

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Abstract

DNA sequences that form the coding region for proteins associated with the viral core in retroviruses. gag is short for group-specific antigen.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Genes, gag
  • gag Gene
  • Gene, gag

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

gag stands for "Group-specific AntiGen"; coord IM with specific virus /genet (IM)

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History Note

90; was GAG GENE see GENES, VIRAL 1987-89

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Previous Indexing

  • Genes, Structural (1972-1989)
  • Genes, Viral (1977-1989)

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  1. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.364.875.258w
  2. G05.360w.340w.358.024.875.258w
  3. G05.360w.340w.358.840.500.258w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. gag Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015750. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015750
  2. gag Genes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group-specific_antigen
  3. gag Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5611048