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antisense RNA

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antisense RNA
an RNA sequence which is complementary to a functional RNA.


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The researchers also claimed that theirs was one of the first to show how antisense RNA regulates genes in the human body.
Some specific topics examined include clinical application of RNAs for cancer therapy, selection of target sites in RNA for antisense agents, and natural antisense RNA in mammals.
Antisense RNA technology used synthetic strands of RNA to deactivate messenger RNA, effectively blocking a gene's activity and preventing production of a particular protein.
 
 
 
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