immediate early genes

Synonyms:
  • early response genes
German: immediate early genes
Japanese: 前初期遺伝子

Molecular genetics. Genes that show rapid and transient expression in the absence of de novo protein synthesis. Many immediate early genes encode transcription factors such as AP1, c-fos, c-myc and therefore have a regulatory function.

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