Glossary of terms
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RNA Silencing
RNA silencing is a mechanism by which the cell reduces or “switches off” the activity of a… -
Dysbiosis
Dysbiosis is a medical term that describes a state in which the population of microorganisms in the… -
CRISPECTOR
CRISPECTOR is an advanced and groundbreaking computational tool designed to analyze the results of … -
CRISPR
CRISPR is a technology used for editing DNA, enabling precise changes to the genetic information… -
RNA – Ribonucleic Acid
The RNA molecule (ribonucleic acid) is a central component of genetic expression and cellular… -
Inhibitory Receptors
Inhibitory receptors are a type of protein found on the surface of immune cells, such as T cells… -
Antibodies (Immunoglobulins)
Antibodies are protein molecules that belong to the adaptive immune system. Their main role is to… -
The Immune System
The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs, and tissues whose main role is to protect… -
Covalent Bond (Regular and Reversible)
A covalent bond is a strong connection between two atoms in which they share electrons. This… -
Prodrug (Pre-drug)
A prodrug, or “pre-drug,” is a medication that’s administered in the same ways as regular drugs,… -
Transmigration / Diapedesis
Transmigration, also known as diapedesis, is an essential process in the immune system in which… -
Cytokine Storm
A cytokine storm (also called hypercytokinemia) is an abnormal immune response in which the immune…
