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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