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Gene Expression Timing

Meaning

Gene Expression Timing refers to the precise chronological control over when specific genes are transcribed into RNA and subsequently translated into functional proteins within a cell. This temporal regulation is fundamental to all biological processes, ensuring that cellular functions, such as repair, division, and metabolic shifts, occur in the correct sequence and at the optimal phase of the circadian cycle. Disruptions in this timing are implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous age-related and metabolic disorders.