regulon
regulon · regulons
A group of genes that are regulated by the same regulatory moleculeA group of genes that are regulated by the same regulatory molecule. The genes of a regulon share a common regulatory element binding site or promoter. The genes comprising a regulon may be located non-contiguously in the genome
Meaning
1 sensesA group of genes that are regulated by the same regulatory molecule. The genes of a regulon share a common regulatory element binding site or promoter. The genes comprising a regulon may be located non-contiguously in the genome
Origin
From regulate + -on.From regulate + -on.
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Forms
plural: regulonsWord family
3 related wordsDerivedpanregulon