antisense

Noun

Meaning

antisense (plural antisenses)

(genetics) A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription.

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Synonyms

negative sense

Antonyms

sense positive sense

Phrases with the word

antisense rna antisense strand

Anagrams

insensate

Examples

A common reverse genetics technique is to reduce gene expression or modify splicing using Morpholino antisense technology. Source: Internet

Like all antisense approaches, different MOs can have different efficacy, and may cause off-target, non-specific effects. Source: Internet

An antisense structural type that has proven especially valuable in research is morpholino antisense. Source: Internet

Both sense and antisense sequences can exist on different parts of the same strand of DNA (i.e. both strands can contain both sense and antisense sequences). Source: Internet

Gene expression knockdown techniques The expression of genes can be reduced by a variety of means, for example by using antisense oligonucleotides targeting specific mRNA molecules. Source: Internet

Lee, J. T., Davidow, L. S., Warshawsky, D., (1999), Tisx, a gene antisense to Xist at the X-inactivation centre. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

antisenescent antisensational antisensationalism antisense rna antisense strand antisensing