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Sequence, intervening
An intervening sequence is the part of a gene that is initially transcribed from the DNA into RNA (specifically, into the primary RNA transcript) but then is excised (removed) from it when the so-called exxon sequences on either side of it…
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- Disease, mixed connective tissue A mixture of three diseases of connective tissue (the framework of the cells of the body) -- systemic lupus…
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- Antifungal medication A drug used to treat fungal infections. Examples of antifungal drugs include miconazole (MONISTAT) and…
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