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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a family of proteins that are RNA-binding factors. uncountable
2. 2
   Any of the genes associated with these proteins. uncountable

Etymology

From muscle + blind. The muscleblind gene in Drosophila flies is necessary to the development of muscles and eye photoreceptors.

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