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Definitions of antisense word

adjective antisense (of a drug) acting in an opposite way to RNA 3
adjective antisense of, having, being, or based on a nucleotide sequence that blocks DNA protein synthesis by binding with and inhibiting the action of specific messenger RNA 3
adjective antisense of or relating to a gene that is derived from RNA or complementary DNA, is inserted in reverse orientation into a strand of DNA, and is used in genetic engineering to regulate genetic expression of a trait. 1
noun antisense Having a sequence of nucleotides complementary to (and hence capable of binding to) a coding sequence, which may be either that of the strand of a DNA double helix that undergoes transcription, or that of a messenger RNA molecule. 1
noun antisense (genetics) A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription. 0

before 1985

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First recorded in 1985-90

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