Antisense RNA regulates translation of transposase mRNA in bacteria. Why and how might researchers adapt the antisense model for experimental inhibition of gene expression in eukaryotic cells?
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When the antisense RNA hybridizes with the mRNA, it blocks the translation process, preventing the mRNA from being translated into a protein. ** Show more…
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