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gene

Type: molecule
Aliases: genes
Systems Analogy

A single architectural schematic stored in the central factory blueprint vault.

A specific sequence of DNA nucleotides containing the genetic instructions required to synthesize a single functional protein or RNA molecule.

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Nrf2 PROTEIN downregulate PROCESS gene expression PROCESS nucleus CONCEPT organosulfur MOLECULE upregulate PROCESS

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