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Investigative Techniques > Genetic Techniques > Gene Transfer Techniques

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Gene Transfer Techniques  

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  • Gene Transfer Technique
  • Transgenesis

Note

  • note category: do not confuse with GENE TRANSFER, HORIZONTAL

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2001(1994); use TRANSFECTION 1988-93

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018014

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