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antisense DNA (AN-tee-sents …)

 Small pieces of DNA that can bind to specific molecules of RNA and block the cell’s ability to use the RNA to make a protein. Antisense DNA may be used to block the production of proteins needed for cell growth. It is being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It is a type of gene expression inhibitor.



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