siRNA (Small Interfering RNA) – Structure, Mechanism, Functions
What is Small Interfering RNA (siRNA)? Small interfering RNA (siRNA), also known as short interfering RNA or silencing RNA, is a type of double-stranded RNA molecules that function within the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. It inhibits translation, hence inhibiting the expression of certain genes with complementary nucleotide sequences, by degrading mRNA after transcription. siRNA is … Read more