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In which mechanism specific mRNA is inactivated after binding to complementary dsRNA?
In which mechanism specific mRNA is inactivated after binding to complementary dsRNA?
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RNAi is a powerful mechanism for regulating gene expression by targeting and silencing specific mRNA molecules, often used for gene knockdown in research.
Updated On: Feb 4, 2025
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RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological mechanism in which specific mRNA molecules are inactivated after binding to complementary double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). This process leads to the degradation of the mRNA or inhibition of its translation, thus preventing the expression of the corresponding gene.
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