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单词 reverse transcriptase
释义

reverse transcriptase

noun

reverse tran·​scrip·​tase -ˌtran-ˈskrip-(ˌ)tās How to pronounce reverse transcriptase (audio)
-(ˌ)tāz
: a polymerase especially of retroviruses that catalyzes the formation of DNA using RNA as a template

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The medications target a unique enzyme in HIV called reverse transcriptase, which then prevents the virus from replicating and infecting cells in the body, Alan explains. Korin Miller, Health.com, 9 Dec. 2021 The enzyme, reverse transcriptase, is encoded by LINE-1 elements, sequences that litter 17% of the human genome and represent artifacts of ancient infections by retroviruses. Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, 6 May 2021 Similar constructs, dubbed retrons for the reverse transcriptase, were found in many bacteria. Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 11 Nov. 2020 At a lab, a technician performs a test often used for flu – a RT-PCR, or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2020 Viral Detection To determine whether a nasopharyngeal sample is positive for the coronavirus, biotechnicians use a technique known as reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, or RT-PCR. Jim Daley, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2020 At a lab, a technician performs a test often used for flu – a RT-PCR, or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2020 At a lab, a technician performs a test often used for flu – a RT-PCR, or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2020 At a lab, a technician performs a test often used for flu – a RT-PCR, or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

reverse transcriptase

noun

: a polymerase especially of retroviruses that catalyzes the formation of DNA using RNA as a template
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