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repressing [ri ′presĀ·iŋ]
(biochemistry) The termination of enzyme synthesis when the products of the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme reach a critical concentration. (cell and molecular biology) Inhibition of transcription or translation due to binding of a repressor to an operator on a deoxyribonucleic acid molecule or to a specific messenger ribonucleic acid site. (metallurgy) Applying pressure to a pressed and sintered compact to improve some physical property. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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