toeprinting

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noun

the use of primer extension inhibition to examine formation of the translational initiation complex, autogenous regulation of gene expression, and to map the boundaries of mRNA-associated complexes

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Meanings

nountoeprinting (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologythe use of primer extension inhibition to examine formation of the translational initiation complex, autogenous regulation of gene expression, and to map the boundaries of mRNA-associated complexes

Origin

From toe + printing, on the model of DNA footprinting.

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APA

toeprinting. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/toeprinting

MLA

“toeprinting.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/toeprinting. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “toeprinting,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/toeprinting.

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