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Investigative Techniques > Genetic Techniques > Gene Targeting > Gene Knockdown Techniques

Preferred term

Gene Knockdown Techniques  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Gene Knock Down
  • Gene Knock-Down
  • Gene Knockdown
  • Gene Knock Downs
  • Gene Knock-Downs
  • Gene Knockdowns
  • Gene Knock-Down Technique
  • Gene Knock Down Techniques
  • Gene Knock-Down Techniques
  • Knock Down, Gene
  • Knock-Down, Gene
  • Knockdown, Gene
  • Knock Downs, Gene
  • Knock-Downs, Gene
  • Knockdowns, Gene
  • Knock-Down Technique, Gene
  • Knock-Down Techniques, Gene
  • Technique, Gene Knock-Down
  • Techniques, Gene Knock-Down

Note

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

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2009

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D055785

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