Housekeeping Gene
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Housekeeping Gene Definition
Genes that are expressed at a fairly consistent level throughout the cell cycle and from tissue to tissue. Usually involved in routine cellular metabolism. Often used for comparison when studying expression of other genes of interest.
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Housekeeping Gene
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