antisense

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ sense

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌæntaɪˈsɛns/, /ˌæntiˈsɛns/

Noun

antisense (plural antisenses)

(genetics) A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription.

Antonyms

(genetics): sense

Translations

a molecule which suppresses transcription

French: antisens (fr)
Italian: antisenso
Korean: 안티센스 (antisenseu)

Portuguese: anti-sentido, sentido negativo
Spanish: antisentido m

Anagrams

insensate

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