antisense oligonucleotide (ASO)

Eric Welin May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

An antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) is a short, synthetic strand of DNA or RNA designed to bind to a specific target RNA molecule, thereby modulating its function or expression. This can be used to regulate gene activity in the context of research or therapeutic applications.

Synonyms:

antisense oligonucleotide, ASO

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