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DOUBLE-STRAND RNA [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
DEF

[An RNA] that directs the sequence-specific degradation of mRNA [messenger RNA] through a process known as RNA interference (RNAi).

Key term(s)
  • double stranded RNA, double stranded polyribonucleotide, double strand RNA

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Biologie moléculaire
CONT

L'introduction d'ARN double-brin dans la cellule provoque la dégradation de l'ARN messager de séquence correspondante. Ce processus d'interférence par ARN (RNAi) est à la base de systèmes de régulation endogènes. Chez les plantes, il sert de mécanisme de défense contre les virus lors d'une infection.

Spanish

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