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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- Shield, nipple See: Nipple shield
- Conn syndrome Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone (pronounced al-do-ster-one) by a tumor that contains tissue…
- Cervical disc A disk shaped piece of specialized tissue that separates the vertebral bones of the spinal column in the…
- Central At or near the center. In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of 'peripheral' which…
- IRB Institutional Review Board
- Branchial cyst Branchial cyst: Also called a branchial cleft cyst, this is a cavity that is a remnant from embryologic…
- Epiphenomenon 1. An additional symptom or condition that appears during the course of a disease. A doctor might ask if you…
- Cilium A fine hairlike projection from a cell such as those in the respiratory tract. Cilia can help to sweep away…
- SMA Spinal muscular atrophy
- Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes: See: Diabetes, gestational.
- Deafness with goiter Deafness with goiter: See Pendred syndrome
- Suprarenal gland See adrenal gland.