Small Interfering RNA

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Small Interfering RNA Definition

21- and 22-nucleotide double-stranded RNAs. These are the mediators of a sequence-specific messenger RNA degradation process known as RNA interference. They are generated by ribonuclease III cleavage from longer dsRNAs.

Small Interfering RNA Synonyms

Small Interfering RNA, siRNA

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