Definition of Fusion protein

1. Noun. (biochemistry) A protein formed by genetically fusing or combining a gene encoding a target protein of interest with a gene encoding a protein or portion of protein that adds a desired functionality to target. ¹

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Medical Definition of Fusion protein

1. Protein formed by expression of a hybrid gene made by combining two gene sequences. Typically this is accomplished by cloning a cDNA into an expression vector in frame with an existing gene, perhaps encoding for example beta galactosidase. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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