Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coexpression
noun
/ˌkoʊˌɛkspəˈrɛʃən/
Definition
The simultaneous expression of two or more genes or proteins in a cell or organism.
Examples
- The coexpression of genes A and B was observed during the experiment.
- Scientists studied the coexpression of proteins involved in metabolic pathways.
- Coexpression networks can help identify potential regulatory relationships between genes.
Meaning
Coexpression typically refers to the coordinated expression of genes or proteins that may function together in biological processes.
Synonyms
- Joint expression
- Concurrent expression
- Cogenetic expression
