HSV-Tk Gene
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Herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HSV-Tk) gene encodes thymidine kinase protein, which is important for herpes simplex virus infection. The TK gene and promoter are widely used in genetic research because of the easily selectable phenotype. [ ]
Term info
Label
HSV-Tk Gene
Synonyms
- HSV-Tk
- HSV-Tk Gene
- Herpes Simplex Virus Thymidine Kinase Gene
Gene Encodes Product
Thymidine Kinase
Legacy Concept Name
HSV-Tk_Gene
Preferred Name
HSV-Tk Gene
Semantic Type
Gene or Genome
UMLS CUI
C1333929
code
C19817
Term relations
Subclass of:
- Viral Gene
- Gene_Found_In_Organism some Human Herpesvirus 1
- Gene_Plays_Role_In_Process some Phosphorylation Process