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Investigative Techniques > Genetic Techniques > Gene Transfer Techniques

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Gene Transfer Techniques  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The introduction of functional (usually cloned) GENES into cells. A variety of techniques and naturally occurring processes are used for the gene transfer such as cell hybridization, LIPOSOMES or microcell-mediated gene transfer, ELECTROPORATION, chromosome-mediated gene transfer, TRANSFECTION, and GENETIC TRANSDUCTION. Gene transfer may result in genetically transformed cells and individual organisms.

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Entry terms

  • Gene Transfer Technique
  • Transgenesis

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