Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gene Knockdown Techniques

The artificial induction of GENE SILENCING by the use of RNA INTERFERENCE to reduce the expression of a specific gene. It includes the use of DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA, such as SMALL INTERFERING RNA and RNA containing HAIRPIN LOOP SEQUENCE, and ANTI-SENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The artificial induction of GENE SILENCING by the use of RNA INTERFERENCE to reduce the expression of a specific gene. It includes the use of DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA, such as SMALL INTERFERING RNA and RNA containing HAIRPIN LOOP SEQUENCE, and ANTI-SENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES.

MeSH Record

Classification

Broader headings

Related Concepts

Knowledge Graph

Loading graph…

Drag nodes to rearrange; hover to trace links; click a node to open its page.

MeSH Record

Synonyms

24 entry terms
  • Gene Knock Down
  • Gene Knock Down Techniques
  • Gene Knock-Down
  • Gene Knock-Down Techniques
  • Gene Knockdown
  • Gene Knock Downs
  • Gene Knock-Down Technique
  • Gene Knock-Downs
  • Gene Knockdown Technique
  • Gene Knockdowns
  • Knock Down, Gene
  • Knock Downs, Gene
  • Knock-Down Technique, Gene
  • Knock-Down Techniques, Gene
  • Knock-Down, Gene
  • Knock-Downs, Gene
  • Knockdown Technique, Gene
  • Knockdown Techniques, Gene
  • Knockdown, Gene
  • Knockdowns, Gene
  • Technique, Gene Knock-Down
  • Technique, Gene Knockdown
  • Techniques, Gene Knock-Down
  • Techniques, Gene Knockdown

MeSH Record

Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

MeSH Record

Indexing Annotation

GENE KNOCK-IN TECHNIQUES and GENE KNOCKOUT TECHNIQUES are also available

MeSH Record

History Note

2009

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gene Knockdown Techniques. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055785. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055785
  2. Gene Knockdown Techniques. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_knockdown
  3. Gene Knockdown Techniques. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1501275