The cagA gene codes for one of the major H. pylori virulence proteins. Bacterial strains with the cagA gene are associated with an ability to cause ulcers. The cagA gene codes for a relatively long (1186-amino acid) protein.
The definition of implicit is, âimplied or understood though not plainly or directly expressed.â Something is, therefore, implicit when it is not directly stated but is either suggested in the wording or necessary to effectuate the purpose. For example, There is a morality implicit in his writings.
inherent - in the nature of something though not readily apparent; shortcomings inherent in our approach; an underlying meaning implicit in, underlying implicit, inexplicit - implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; an implicit agreement not to raise the subject; there was implicit criticism in his voice; anger was implicit in the argument; the oak is implicit in the acorn