Sentences with phrase «target protein coding genes»

The main molecular alterations are represented by variations in gene expression, usually mild and with consequences for a vast number of target protein coding genes.

In addition, profiling has been exploited to identify non-coding RNAs that may represent downstream targets of activated oncogenic pathways or that are targeting protein coding genes involved in cancer.

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In particular, he has focused on targeting the gene coding for flagellin protein b, or flaB, which has proved to be quite distinct from one genospecies to the next.

The gene that codes for this clotting protein has a very similar sequence across many plant species, and the researchers showed that the microRNA from dodder targets regions of the gene sequence that are the most highly conserved across plants.

Extensive research has already examined the function of microRNAs, a category of small evolutionarily conserved noncoding RNAs about 22 to 24 nucleotides in length that target protein - coding genes in a sequence - specific manner.

If so, it could make cell fate more resilient to random mutations in a plant's genetic code, even when such changes keep some gene - regulating proteins from binding their intended DNA targets.

By acquiring sections of proteins coded by other genes, which are often the target of pathogen infection, NLRs act as an «integrated defense decoy».

TKM - 080301 targets a specific gene called polo - like kinase 1 (PLK1), which codes for a protein involved in tumor cell growth.

But Yang targeted several genes that code for the protein that causes mushrooms to turn brown as they age or get bruised.

Until now, the vast majority of CRISPR screens have targeted protein - coding genes.