antisense gene
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antisense gene — /æntiˈsɛns dʒin/ (say antee sens jeen) noun a piece of DNA that is complementary to an existing gene which, when inserted into the genome, locks the expression of the primary gene; used in gene therapy …
Gene therapy — using an Adenovirus vector. A new gene is inserted into an adenovirull. If the treatment is successful, the new gene will make a functional protein. Gene therapy is the insertion, alteration, or removal of genes within an individual s cells and… … Wikipedia
Antisense-RNA — Translationshemmung durch Antisense RNA Die Antisense RNA (aRNA) ist eine einzelsträngige RNA, die komplementär zur Messenger RNA (mRNA) ist. Die mRNA wird vom nicht kodierenden Strang (Matrizenstrang) der DNA transkribiert. Wird auch der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Antisense therapy — is a form of treatment for genetic disorders or infections.When the genetic sequence of a particular gene is known to be causative of a particular disease, it is possible to synthesize a strand of nucleic acid (DNA, RNA or a chemical analogue)… … Wikipedia
Gene Tools — Gene Tools, LLC is a limited liability company located in Philomath, Oregon, United States that manufactures Morpholino antisense oligos and delivery reagents [cite journal | last = Summerton | first = JE | year = 2005 | title = Endo porter: a… … Wikipedia
Antisense RNA — (aRNA) is single stranded RNA that is complementary to a messenger RNA (mRNA) strand transcribed within a cell. Antisense RNA may be introduced into a cell to inhibit translation of a complementary mRNA by base pairing to it and physically… … Wikipedia
Gene silencing — is a general term describing epigenetic processes of gene regulation. The term gene silencing is generally used to describe the switching off of a gene by a mechanism other than genetic modification. That is, a gene which would be expressed… … Wikipedia
Gene knockdown — For knockdowns in combat sports, see Knockout. For|the song|Knockdown (song)Gene knockdown refers to techniques by which the expression of one or more of an organism s genes is reduced, either through genetic modification (a change in the DNA of… … Wikipedia
antisense — See a. DNA, a. RNA. * * * an·ti·sense an .tī .sens, an ti adj having a sequence complementary to a segment of genetic material specif of, being, relating to, or possessing a sequence of DNA or RNA that is complementary to and pairs with a… … Medical dictionary
antisense — ˌ adjective Etymology: anti (I) + sense (as in nonsense herein) : having a sequence complementary to a segment of genetic material ; specifically : of, being, relating to, or possessing a sequence of DNA or RNA that is complementary to and pairs… … Useful english dictionary
