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Transfection

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Definition: The uptake of naked or purified DNA by CELLS, usually meaning the process as it occurs in eukaryotic cells. It is analogous to bacterial transformation (TRANSFORMATION, BACTERIAL) and both are routinely employed in GENE TRANSFER TECHNIQUES.  coordinate with recipient/genet if permitted + specific donor/genet; do not confuse with genetic transvection, an epigenetic phenomenon (index under EPIGENESIS, GENETIC)   
See Also Electroporation; Transformation, Bacterial; Transformation, Genetic
Examples Transformation, Bacterial 		Other names Transfections
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
dioctadecylamidoglycylspermine  124050-77-7   Glycine/*analogs & derivatives Spermine/*analogs & derivatives Transfection. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1989;86(18):6982

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