Definition

A short piece of DNA or RNA that binds to a specific gene to inhibit its function.

Example

The scientist used an antigene to prevent the gene from being expressed in the experiment.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new antigene treatment for genetic disorders?

Yeah, I read that it can really help suppress harmful genes.

It sounds like a game changer for a lot of patients.

Absolutely! Science is really advancing in ways we never imagined.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antigene is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "gene" (from Greek "genos", meaning race or kind). The word refers to a substance that induces an immune response by being recognized as foreign or against the body’s own cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'gene' relating to kind or origin — an antigene is something that the body recognizes as against its own kind.

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