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Ir gene

[ ahy-ahr ]

noun

, Immunology.
  1. a gene controlling the magnitude of the immune response to a particular antigen.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Ir gene1

1970–75; i(mmune) r(esponse)
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Example Sentences

Therapy-induced remission of ITP was associated with abrogation of the IR gene signature in monocytes without reduction in the levels of circulating interferon-α itself.

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