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RNA interference [¦är¦en¦ā ‚in·tər′fir·əns] (cell and molecular biology) The process by which foreign, double-stranded RNA is recognized and degraded by specialized protein complexes within many eukaryotic cells; believed to be an evolutionarily conserved defense mechanism against RNA viruses and transposable elements. Abbreviated RNAi. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Such a microRNA molecule can form a double-stranded structure and activate the RNA interference machinery to block protein synthesis. |
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