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Gene Knockdown Techniques  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The artificial induction of GENE SILENCING by the use of RNA INTERFERENCE to reduce the expression of a specific gene. It includes the use of DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA, such as SMALL INTERFERING RNA and RNA containing HAIRPIN LOOP SEQUENCE, and ANTI-SENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES.

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Entry terms

  • Gene Knock Down
  • Gene Knock-Down
  • Gene Knockdown
  • Gene Knock Down Techniques
  • Gene Knock-Down Techniques

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-P1838895-B

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