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Gene Library

Medical Definition: A large collection of DNA fragments cloned (CLONING, MOLECULAR) from a given organism, tissue, organ, or cell type. It may contain complete genomic sequences (GENOMIC LIBRARY) or complementary DNA sequences, the latter being formed from messenger RNA and lacking intron sequences.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with GENOMIC LIBRARY
Also Called: cDNA Library,DNA Library
Previously Indexed: Base Sequence (1978-1989),Cloning, Molecular (1980-1989),Plasmids (1978-1985)
Gene Library Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Genomic Library - A form of GENE LIBRARY containing the complete DNA sequences present in the genome of a given organism. It contrasts with a cDNA library which contains only sequences utilized in protein coding (lacking introns).

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