Expressed sequence tag

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004251",
  "term": "Expressed sequence tag",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A short, single-pass sequence of complementary DNA (cDNA) that represents a portion of an expressed gene. These tags are generated from mRNA and are used to identify gene transcripts, map genes, and discover new genes. They serve as markers for active genes within a genome.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 753 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/expressed-sequence-tag/"
}