Rna
Interference RNA interference (RNAi) is a biochemical process in which the expression of a gene is specifically suppressed through the inhibition of its translation into protein. It is used in research to identify gene function, as well as to silence genes to study the effects of loss of gene function. Additionally, it is being used as a novel therapy to treat several diseases, including cancer, by switching off the expression of certain genes. RNAi plays a role in defending cells against viruses and transposons, and found to be essential for maintenance of genome integrity and proper gene expression. Thus, it has emerged as a powerful tool to study gene function.
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