antisense

/ˈænti sɛns/
adjective
  1. Relating to a strand of RNA or DNA that is complementary to a messenger RNA molecule and can block its function, used in genetic research and therapy.
    • Researchers are testing antisense drugs that target specific disease-causing proteins.
    • Antisense technology is being used to develop new treatments for genetic disorders.
    • The lab created an antisense RNA molecule to silence the faulty gene.
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