1. genes, immediate-early Genes that showrapid and transientexpression in the absence of de novo proteinsynthesis. The term was originally used exclusively for viral genes where immediate-early referred to transcription immediately followingvirusintegration into the hostcell. It is also used to describe cellular genes which are expressed immediately after resting cells are stimulated by extracellular signals such as growth factors and neurotransmitters.
Definitions of genes, immediate-early
