génszupresszióról
Génszupresszió is a biological phenomenon where the expression of a gene is reduced or completely silenced. This silencing can occur through various mechanisms, both naturally within an organism and artificially through laboratory techniques. In natural biological processes, gene suppression plays a crucial role in development, cellular differentiation, and in responding to environmental changes. For example, during embryonic development, specific genes are silenced to ensure that cells differentiate into specialized types. Gene suppression is also a key component of the immune system, where it helps prevent autoimmune reactions by silencing genes that could lead to attacks on the body's own tissues.
In a laboratory setting, scientists can induce gene suppression for research purposes or for therapeutic applications.