macrosatellite en · NOUN
Etymology
From macro- + satellite.
Meanings
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Synonym of satellite DNA.
The genetic region involved in FSHD does not encode any protein but rather contains a 3.3 kb macrosatellite D4Z4 repeat [ 180 ].
2015 July 14, Mao Nie et al., “Noncoding RNAs, Emerging Regulators of Skeletal Muscle Development and Diseases”, in BioMed Research International, volume 2015, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| macrosatellites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |