Gene Knockdown Techniques (definition)

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Definition: The artificial induction of GENE SILENCING by the use of RNA INTERFERENCE to reduce the expression of a specific gene. It includes the use of DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA, such as SMALL INTERFERING RNA and RNA containing HAIRPIN LOOP SEQUENCE, and ANTI-SENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES.

GENE KNOCK-IN TECHNIQUES and GENE KNOCKOUT TECHNIQUES are also available

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