Phrases with «conditional knockout»

The phrase "conditional knockout" refers to a scientific technique used in genetics research. It involves turning off or "knocking out" a specific gene in an organism under certain conditions, like at a specific stage of development or in a particular body tissue. This approach helps scientists study the function of that gene and understand its effects on the organism. Full definition

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Sentences with «conditional knockout»

We use what are called conditional knockout mice, in which a gene is deleted only in a specific organ or group of cells. (kavlifoundation.org)
Conditional knockout of Uhrf1, in a region of the forebrain, led to the activation of endogenous retroviral elements (ERV) in the genome, which are otherwise silenced by methylation. (sciencedaily.com)
«Eliminating endothelial CD146 by conditional knockout in two different mouse models of colitis significantly reduced the severity of inflammation and decreased tumor incidence and tumor progression in a mouse model of CAC,» reports lead investigator Xiyun Yan, PhD, from the Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «conditional knockout»

Sentences with «conditional knockout»

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