Definition
noun
Expression of a gene that is transcribed at a constant level.
Supplement
For example, the expression of housekeeping genes to produce proteins such as actin, GAPDH and ubiquitin.
See also: constitutive gene, gene expression
Dictionary > Constitutive expression
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