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generic pathway

[dʒəˈnerɪk ˈpæθweɪ]
nounpl: generic pathways
via genérica
1. A generalized biochemical or molecular route that represents a common mechanism shared across multiple organisms or cellular processes, without specific details for individual species or contexts
The generic pathway for glycolysis is conserved across most living organisms.
A via genérica para a glicólise é conservada na maioria dos organismos vivos.
2. In systems biology and bioinformatics, a conceptual model of interconnected molecular or cellular steps that can be applied broadly to understand biological processes
Researchers mapped a generic pathway for apoptosis to understand cell death mechanisms.
Os pesquisadores mapearam uma via genérica para a apoptose para entender mecanismos de morte celular.
Synonyms
general pathwayuniversal pathwaycanonical pathwaycommon pathway
Antonyms
specific pathwayunique pathwayorganism-specific pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via genérica
Standard term used in molecular biology and biochemistry contexts
Portugal
via genérica
Equivalent term used in Portuguese scientific literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a generic pathway
map a generic pathway
trace a generic pathway
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