noun an acronym for 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus', the virus that causes HIV/AIDS
HIF stands for Hypoxia-Inducible Factor, a transcription factor that plays a critical role in cellular response to low oxygen levels.
HIF genes encode for proteins that are crucial in oxygen homeostasis and response to hypoxic conditions.
HIF is involved in regulating cellular responses to hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, in organisms.
Targeting HIF pathways is a potential therapeutic strategy for conditions involving hypoxia, such as cancer.
HIF proteins are key players in the cellular response to changes in oxygen levels, regulating gene expression accordingly.
In the field of writing, 'HIF' may refer to 'Hawaii International Film Festival' or 'Health Insurance Fund'. Writers may use this abbreviation when discussing topics related to film festivals or health insurance.
Psychologists may use 'HIF' to refer to 'Hypothesis-Image-Fulfillment', a concept related to cognitive psychology. It may also be used in the context of health insurance or other professional organizations.