Gene Knockdown Techniques

**Definition:** The artificial induction of GENE SILENCING by the use of RNA INTERFERENCE to reduce the expression of a specific gene. It includes the use of DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA, such as SMALL INTERFERING RNA and RNA containing HAIRPIN LOOP SEQUENCE, and ANTI-SENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.393.335.500

**Synonyms:** - Gene Knock Down - Gene Knock Down Techniques - Gene Knock-Down - Gene Knock-Down Techniques - Gene Knockdown