DsRNA
DsRNA
DsRNA (pronounced as Dee-Ess-Ar-En-Ay), also known as Double-stranded RNA, is a type of RNA molecule that consists of two complementary strands, similar to the structure of DNA.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /diːˌɛsˌɑːrˈɛnˈeɪ/
Etymology
The term "DsRNA" is an abbreviation of "Double-stranded RNA". The term "RNA" stands for "Ribonucleic Acid", a molecule that plays essential roles in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.
Definition
DsRNA is a type of RNA that is formed by base pairing between two RNA strands. It is often found in some viruses and is involved in various biological processes such as gene regulation and viral replication.
Related Terms
- RNA: Ribonucleic Acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
- Virus: A small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
- Gene Regulation: The process of turning genes on and off. It is used by cells to increase or decrease the production of specific gene products.
- Viral Replication: The formation of biological viruses during the infection process in the target host cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DsRNA
- Wikipedia's article - DsRNA
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