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RNA Regulation and Antisense RNA

Hok/sok System

Hok/sok System

An example of a system found in nature that utilizes an antisense RNA to control gene regulation. The hok gene is a toxic gene that can be translationally repressed by the production of an antisense mRNA, sok (anti toxic).

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