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antisense

[ an-tee-sens, an-tahy‑ ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to a gene that is derived from RNA or complementary DNA, is inserted in reverse orientation into a strand of DNA, and is used in genetic engineering to regulate genetic expression of a trait.


antisense

/ ăn′tē-sĕns,ăn′tī- /

  1. 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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of antisense1

First recorded in 1985–90
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Example Sentences

The other half of the mutants received the experimental drug, called antisense oligonucleotide or OL-1.

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