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Record 1 2012-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
CONT

The strand is called the antisense strand because its sequence of nucleotides is the complement of message sense. When mRNA [messenger ribonucleic acid] forms a duplex with a complementary antisense RNA sequence, translation is blocked.

Key term(s)
  • anti-sense RNA

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Biologie moléculaire
DEF

ARN [acide ribonucléique] complémentaire d'un ARN messager synthétisé in vivo ou in vitro.

OBS

L'association de ces deux brins inhibe la traduction de l'ARNm (ARN messager).

Key term(s)
  • ARN anti-sens

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Biología molecular
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