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Introduction of dsRNA (double-stranded RNA), that are homologous in sequence to a gene, has proven to suppress that gene’s expression through a process known as RNAi (RNA interference). The mechanism of RNAi involves the breaking of a dsRNA matching a specific gene sequence into siRNA (Small interfering RNAs). These siRNAs are 21–23nt dsRNA duplexes with symmetric 2–3nt 3 overhangs and 5 -phosphate and 3 -hydroxyl groups trigger the degradation of mRNA that match its sequence (Ref.1). Interference of gene expression by siRNA is now recognized as a naturally occurring biological strategy for silencing alleles during development in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates. siRNAs appears to suppress gene expression without producing a non-specific cytotoxic response. It is believed that the small size of the [...] |
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References:
1. RNA interference is a functional pathway with therapeutic potential in human myeloid leukemia cell lines.Cioca DP, Aoki Y, Kiyosawa K.Cancer Gene Ther. 2003 Feb; 10(2): 125-33.2. Expanding small RNA interference.Tuschl T.Nat Biotechnol. 2002 May; 20(5): 446-8. No abstract available.
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