Gene Expression Blockage

Definition

This refers to the process where a gene's information is prevented from being used to create proteins, effectively blocking the gene from functioning.

Related terms

Epigenetics:

The study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.

Gene Silencing: The regulation of gene expression in a cell to prevent the expression of a certain gene.

Transcription Factors: Proteins involved in the process of converting, or transcribing, DNA into RNA. They play a crucial role in regulating gene expression.