单词 | gene silencing |
释义 | > as lemmasgene silencing gene silencing n. the suppression of the expression of a gene, occurring either naturally or as a result of genetic engineering. ΚΠ 1977 Nature 20 Jan. 259/1 We present evidence of extensive gene silencing in the 50-Myr history of a family of tetraploid species. 1997 Biochemist Feb. 21/2 Because the transgene is identical to the gene already in the plant, it causes gene silencing (co-suppression) and inhibits the expression of the endogenous gene. 2004 Independent 2 Aug. 7/2 This is the first example of targeted gene silencing of a disease gene [sc. Huntington's] in the brains of live animals. < as lemmas |
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