AS has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of AS in Medical.
The antisense strand serves as the template for messenger RNA (mRNA) synthesis. Antisense RNA is the non-coding strand complementary to a coding sequence of mRNA, a molecule involved in translating genetic instructions into proteins. Antisense RNA hybridizes with and inactivates mRNA. Antisense drugs are based on the fact that antisense RNA hybridizes with and inactivates mRNA.
MedicalThe presence of fluid in the body tissues.
MedicalSerum prepared from the blood of an immunized animal containing soluble antibodies specific for a particular antigen.
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