Genes that confer the ability to convert cells to a tumourigenic state are called oncogenes. Cancer cells are characterised by immortalization, transformation and metastasis. Oncogenes induce uncontrolled cell growth resulting in tumour, so it can be anticipated that the products of these genes would act by stimulating cell division in some manner. Now it is clear that the products of [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Essential Properties of Gene. There are, however, certain essential properties of genes. As the genes control all characters transmitted from generation to generation, the gene must have the stability or permanency in the cell, principally in the nucleus. It implies that, it must be an essential component of all cells [...]
In this article we will discuss about: 1. Introduction to Modern Concept of Gene 2. Concept of Gene - Classical Vs. Molecular 3. Subdivision 4. Fine Structure 5. Multi-Gene Families 6. Overlapping 7. Mobile Genetic Elements. Contents: Introduction to Modern Concept of Gene Concept of Gene - Classical Vs. Molecular Subdivision of Gene Fine Structure of Gene Multi-Gene Families Overlapping [...]