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Oligonucleotides, Antisense

Definition:	Short fragments of DNA or RNA that are used to alter the function of target RNAs or DNAs to which they hybridize.
Notes:	coord IM with THIONUCLEOTIDES (IM or NIM if pertinent)
Previously Indexed:	Oligonucleotides (1987-1990)

Oligonucleotides, Antisense Categories.

Oligoribonucleotides, Antisense - Short fragments of RNA that are used to alter the function of target RNAs or DNAs to which they hybridize.

Oligonucleotides, Antisense Definitions and Terms

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