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Genetics and Genomics Gene Expression

Gene expression is the process by which the information encoded in a gene is converted into a functional product, typically through transcription of DNA into RNA and translation of messenger RNA into protein, with regulation at each stage determining which genes are active, when, and to what degree. As a core subjec…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2326-0793 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Gene expression is the process by which the information encoded in a gene is converted into a functional product, typically through transcription of DNA into RNA and translation of messenger RNA into protein, with regulation at each stage determining which genes are active, when, and to what degree. As a core subject of genetics and genomics, the study of gene expression encompasses the control mechanisms, including transcriptional regulation, RNA processing, and post-transcriptional and translational influences, that shape cellular identity, development, and responses to stimuli. Genome-wide and targeted approaches allow expression to be measured across many genes simultaneously, linking transcriptional patterns to phenotype and disease. In cancer biology, gene-expression analysis is used to dissect mechanisms such as acquired resistance to apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells, revealing how altered expression underlies tumour behaviour. The integration of genomic and proteomic techniques in medical research connects gene expression to downstream protein abundance and function, supporting applications in diagnostics, biomarker discovery, and personalized medicine. Genetic variation, including polymorphisms affecting specific loci, can modulate expression and contribute to disease susceptibility, as explored in studies relating molecular markers to clinical phenotypes. By characterizing how and when genes are expressed and how this is disrupted in disease, the field provides a foundation for understanding biological function, identifying molecular biomarkers, and informing targeted diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Shotgun Label-Free Proteomic Analyses of the Oyster Parasite Perkinsus Marinus

C. P. Figueiredo HenriqueCorresponding author
AQUACEN, National Reference Laboratory for Aquatic Animal Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Proteomics and Genomics Research Cited by 11 doi:10.14302/issn.2326-0793.JPGR-17-1571
2018

Molecular Biomarkers: A Brief Review

Tarassishin LeonidCorresponding author
 Department of Biological Sciences.
Proteomics and Genomics Research doi:10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-18-2418

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Proteomics and Genomics Research (ISSN 2326-0793).

Journal editorial board
Sutopa Dwivedi · United States Liuyang Wang · United States Juan Sainz · Spain

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