Antisense Definition
ăntē-sĕns, ăntī-
adjective
Of or 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.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
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.
American Heritage Medicine
noun
(genetics) A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Antisense
Noun
Singular:
antisense
Plural:
antisensesOrigin of Antisense
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anti- + sense
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