Ir gene

[ahy-ahr]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Immunology.

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

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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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Ireton Irgun

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