HSV-Tk Gene - CISMeF

Preferred Label : HSV-Tk Gene;

NCIt synonyms : Herpes Simplex Virus Thymidine Kinase Gene; HSV-Tk;

NCIt definition : 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.;

Details

Origin ID

C19817;

UMLS CUI

C1333929;

Semantic type(s)
- Gene or Genome [UMLS semantic type]
gene_found_in_organism
- Human Herpesvirus 1 [NCIt concept]
gene_plays_role_in_process
- Phosphorylation Process [NCIt concept]
- Viral Function [NCIt concept]

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