Transvection
Transvection (medicine)
Transvection (pronounced: trans-vek-shun) is a biological phenomenon observed in the field of Genetics.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /trænsˈvɛkʃən/
Etymology
The term 'Transvection' is derived from the Latin words 'trans', meaning across, and 'vectio', meaning carrying. It was first used in the context of genetics in the mid-20th century.
Definition
Transvection is a mechanism of gene regulation in Drosophila (fruit flies) where the alleles on homologous chromosomes can interact with each other in cis or trans to affect gene expression. This interaction often involves enhancers or silencers on one chromosome influencing the expression of a gene on the homologous chromosome.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transvection
- Wikipedia's article - Transvection
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