inducer

• Nom désignant un agent qui active certains gènes, ou une personne qui persuade ou entraîne quelqu'un à faire quelque chose.

A noun referring to an agent that activates specific genes, or a person who persuades or leads someone on.

1. Genetic activatorC1formalscientific

   An agent, such as a molecule or substance, that activates specific genes or triggers a biological process.

   Inducteur génétique

   • The scientist identified a chemical inducer that turns on the gene for insulin production.
   • In the lab, an inducer was added to the cell culture to initiate protein synthesis.
   • This specific inducer is crucial for studying gene expression in bacteria.

   Synonymesactivatoragoniststimulustrigger

   Antonymesrepressorsilencer

2. Persuader or influencerC1formal

   A person who tries to persuade, convince, or lead someone into a particular action or state of mind.

   Personne qui persuade ou influence

   • He was the main inducer of the group's decision to invest in the risky venture.
   • The charismatic leader acted as an inducer, motivating the team to work overtime.
   • She was an inducer of change, always encouraging others to adopt new methods.

   Synonymescoaxerinciterinstigatormotivatorpersuaderprompter