verb as in strong fondness

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Example:The drug acts by downregulating gene expression in cancer cells.

Definition:The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.

From gene expression

Example:The treatment aims to downregulate the function of beta2-adrenergic receptors to manage asthma symptoms.

Definition:The ability of a receptor protein to bind to a specific ligand, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter.

From receptor function

Example:The medication downregulates cell signaling pathways to inhibit the progression of inflammatory diseases.

Definition:The process by which cells interact with and transmit signals to other cells and their environment.

From cell signaling