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Antisense mRNA

An mRNA (messenger RNA) transcript that is complementary to endogenous mRNA. Antisense mRNA is the noncoding strand complementary to the coding sequence of mRNA.

Introducing a transgene coding or antisense mRNA is a strategy used to block expression of a gene of interest.



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