trithorax

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noun

A protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression

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trx
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Meanings

nountrithorax (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression

    Synonyms: trx, TRX

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression

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trxTRX

Origin

From tri- + thorax.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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