Gene silencing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004814",
  "term": "Gene silencing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The regulation of gene expression that results in the reduction or complete inhibition of the production of a gene product. This can occur at transcriptional or post-transcriptional levels, often involving epigenetic modifications or RNA interference. It is a natural cellular process that can also be induced experimentally to study gene function.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "RNA interference",
    "gene targeting",
    "knockout mutation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 759 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/gene-silencing/"
}