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  1. The cellular production of the protein encoded by a particular gene. The process includes transcription of DNA, processing of the resulting mRNA product and its translation into an active protein.
  2. A recombinant gene inserted into a host cell by means of a vector is said to be expressed if the synthesis of the encoded protein can be demonstrated.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143 (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 153
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by: Miloslav Nic, Jiri Jirat, Bedrich Kosata, ICT Prague, Czech Republic
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