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Genetic Phenomena > Recombination, Genetic > Transfection
Investigative Techniques > Genetic Techniques > Gene Transfer Techniques > Transfection

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Transfection  

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  • coordinate with recipient/genet if permitted + specific donor/genet; do not confuse with genetic transvection, an epigenetic phenomenon (index under EPIGENESIS, GENETIC)

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 78(75); was see under TRANSFORMATION, GENETIC 1975-77

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