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Antisense mRNA
An mRNA (messenger RNA) transcript that is complementary to endogenous mRNA. Antisense mRNA is the noncoding strand complementary to the coding sequence of mRNA. Introducing a transgene coding for antisense mRNA is a strategy used to block…
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Show more- Dystrophy, myotonic An inherited disease in which the muscles contract but have decreasing power to relax -- this phenomenon is…
- Larynx transplant A transplant of the larynx, or voicebox. This procedure permits a human-sounding voice with inflection…
- Genome, mouse All of the genetic information contained in the laboratory mouse (Mus musculus). The genomes of particular…
- Presbycusis Age-related hearing loss with gradually progressive inability to hear, especially high frequency sounds…
- Air-conditioner lung A form of the sick building syndrome caused by organisms that contaminate humidifiers and the piping of air…
- Teratoma A type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue and sometimes mature elements…
- Litho- See: Lithium.
- Map, physical A map of the locations of identifiable landmarks on chromosomes. Physical distance is measured in base pairs…
- Node, AV AV node: The AV node (AV stands for atrioventricular) is an electrical relay station between the atria (the…
- Pedigree In medicine, a family health history diagrammed with a set of international symbols to indicate the…
- Normoxia Normal levels of oxygen. From norm- (normal) + -ox- (oxygen) + -ia = a normal oxygen state.
- Albert Sabin See: Sabin, Albert