Glossary Term
Open Reading Frame
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A sequence of nucleotides in that contains no termination codons and so can potentially translate as a polypeptide chain.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C13292. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Open Reading FrameORF