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antisense
[ an-tee-sens, an-tahy‑ ]
adjective
- 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.
antisense
/ ăn′tē-sĕns′,ăn′tī- /
- Relating to a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a sequence of messenger RNA. When antisense DNA or RNA is added to a cell, it binds to a specific messenger RNA molecule and inactivates it.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of antisense1
First recorded in 1985–90
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Example Sentences
The other half of the mutants received the experimental drug, called antisense oligonucleotide or OL-1.
From The Daily Beast
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