Antisense Oligonucleotides

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** Antisense Oligonucleotides, short synthetic segments of DNA or RNA, designed with a sequence complimentary to a specific mRNA that target and bind with mRNA, causing inhibition of translation or overexpression of the protein encoded by the mRNA.

**Synonyms:** - AS ODNs - Antisense Agents - Gene Expression Inhibitor - antisense agent - antisense oligonucleotide