Suppression
The restoration (or partial restoration) of a wild-type phenotype by a second mutation. There are many different mechanisms of suppression (see the supplemental resources ...
Immunosuppression
Immunosuppression is the treatment of the patient with agents that inhibit the immune response. Presently the major players are:
Purine analogs ...
Genetic suppression - the double mutant has a less severe phenotype than either single mutant.
Genetic enhancement - the double mutant has a more severe phenotype than one predicted by the additive effects of the single mutants.
The suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated (epistatic) gene. See hypostasis.
Related Terms:
Gene
The term coined by Johannsen (1909) for the fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity.
Epistasis
The suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated (epistatic) gene. See hypostasis.
It is also hypothesized that components of semen, such as the spermatozoa as well as the seminal plasma, can cause immunosuppression in the body when introduced to the bloodstream or lymph.
immunosuppression drugs. My experience with them has not been nearly as bad
as some others, but I know people who have suffered through all types of
side-effects with these drugs. The one thought that constantly comes up ...
This technique uses PCR amplification to enrich for unique segments of restricted DNA and simultaneously limits non-target amplification by suppression PCR.
A pest management strategy that focuses on long-term prevention or suppression of pest problems through a combination of techniques such as encouraging biological control, use of resistant varieties, ...
No doubt the parathyroid glands produce an internal secretion essential to the well-being of the human economy; but it is still a matter of dispute what symptoms of disease are produced by their removal and suppression of their secretion.
Natural control: The suppression of pest populations by naturally occurring biological and environmental agents.
Natural enemies: Living organisms found in nature that kill, weaken, or reduce the reproductive potential of other organisms.
Balanced lethal: Lethal mutations in different genes on the same pair of chromosomes that remain in repulsion because of close linkage or crossover suppression.
Time-release capsules (Norplant) can be implanted under the skin and offer long-term suppression of ovulation. RU-486, the so-called morning after pill, interferes with implantation of the blastula into the uterine wall.
Her research has dealt with P53, which is a gene that assists in the suppression of tumor cells. In addition to being an accomplished researcher she is recognized for her teaching skills, an uncommon combination in modern academe.
 See also: Trans, Organ, Protein, Express, Cells
  
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