“Mimic” means “simulator” or “mimetic molecule.” In molecular biology experiments, a miRNA mimic usually refers to an artificially synthesized small RNA molecule used to simulate the function of an endogenous mature miRNA. Its main purpose is to enhance the functional level of a ...
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RNA interference
Techniques for detecting, quantifying and localizing antigens and antibodies — ELISA, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry. Below are the protocols, FAQs and technical articles in our knowledge base tagged with this topic.
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Small interfering RNA (siRNA) is a double-stranded RNA molecule typically 20–25 nt in length. Within the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway, siRNA directs post-transcriptional gene silencing by promoting target mRNA cleavage and degradation or by suppressing translation, thereby reducing protein ...
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Techniques often explored alongside immunological experiments.