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Gene Knockdown Techniques MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Gene Knockdown Techniques
Tree Number(s)
E05.393.335.500
Unique ID
D055785
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055785
Annotation
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.
Entry Term(s)
Gene Knock Down
Gene Knock Down Techniques
Gene Knock-Down
Gene Knock-Down Techniques
Gene Knockdown
Public MeSH Note
2009
History Note
2009
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Gene Knockdown Techniques Preferred
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