antigene

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See also: Antigene and antigène

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ gene.

Noun

antigene (plural antigenes)

  1. (genetics) An oligonucleotide that attaches to a specific gene and suppresses its action.

Translations

Italian

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Noun

antigene m (plural antigeni)

  1. (immunology) antigen

Adjective

antigene (plural antigeni)

  1. antigenic

Derived terms