Open AccessPerspectives of gene combinations in phenotype presentation
Author(s) -
Shihori Tanabe
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
world journal of stem cells
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.907
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 1948-0210
DOI - 10.4252/wjsc.v5.i3.61
Subject(s) - phenotype , gene expression , epigenetics , gene , biology , pair rule gene , regulation of gene expression , genetics , cell , cellular differentiation , computational biology , cell type , microbiology and biotechnology , regulator gene
Cells exhibit a variety of phenotypes in different stages and diseases. Although several markers for cellular phenotypes have been identified, gene combinations denoting cellular phenotypes have not been completely elucidated. Recent advances in gene analysis have revealed that various gene expression patterns are observed in each cell species and status. In this review, the perspectives of gene combinations in cellular phenotype presentation are discussed. Gene expression profiles change during cellular processes, such as cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and cell death. In addition, epigenetic regulation increases the complexity of the gene expression profile. The role of gene combinations and panels of gene combinations in each cellular condition are also discussed.