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Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides > Nucleic Acids > RNA > RNA, Antisense
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Laboratory Chemicals > Molecular Probes > Nucleic Acid Probes > Antisense Elements (Genetics) > RNA, Antisense
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Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides > Nucleic Acids > Nucleic Acid Probes > Antisense Elements (Genetics) > RNA, Antisense

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RNA, Antisense  

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Definition

  • RNA molecules which hybridize to complementary sequences in either RNA or DNA altering the function of the latter. Endogenous antisense RNAs function as regulators of gene expression by a variety of mechanisms. Synthetic antisense RNAs are used to effect the functioning of specific genes for investigative or therapeutic purposes.

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  • Anti-Sense RNA
  • Antisense RNA

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