Sentences with phrase «potentially alter the expression»

There are also four independent intergenic shufflons that potentially alter the expression and function of varied genes.

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«Because many broadly expressed genes that play key roles in essential cellular functions are under the control of cell - specific enhancers, the ability to affect enhancer function by knocking down eRNAs could potentially provide a new strategy for altering gene expression in vivo in a cell - specific manner,» said Glass, noting that in his research, anti-sense oligonucleotides were developed in conjunction with Isis Pharmaceuticals, which suppressed enhancer activity and reduced expression in nearby genes.

Beta - carotene has been shown to boost immunity, alter gene expression (which could potentially protect us against cancer and autoimmune disease), and even strengthen the intestinal lining to protect against infection.