"regulon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: regulons [plural]
Etymology: From regulate + -on. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|regulate|on}} regulate + -on Head templates: {{en-noun}} regulon (plural regulons)
  1. (genetics) A 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 Categories (topical): Genetics Derived forms: panregulon Related terms: operon, stimulon
    Sense id: en-regulon-en-noun-kOhGuexP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -on, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 32 22 22 23 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 23 25 25 26 Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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