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constitutive gene

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constitutive gene [′kän·stə‚tüd·iv ‚jēn]
(genetics)
A gene that encodes a product required in the maintenance of basic cellular processes or cell architecture. Also known as housekeeping gene.


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One promoter results in constitutive gene expression (activity in most tissues) at a very high level (believed equal to or better than the CAMV 35S promoter, which is the current industry standard).
 
 
 
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