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English
Etymology
From anti- + gene.
Noun
antigene (plural antigenes)
- (genetics) An oligonucleotide that attaches to a specific gene and suppresses its action.
Translations
Italian
Noun
antigene m (plural antigeni)
- (immunology) antigen
Adjective
antigene (plural antigeni)
- antigenic
Derived terms