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transfection Definition

trans·fec·tion (trans feks̸hən, tranz-)

noun

the injection of naked nucleic acids into cells or bacteria so as to infect them, as in cancer research

transfection Related Forms
trans·fect transitive verb
transfection Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • cell: Transfection of insect cells with the recombinant baculovirus DNA resulted in expression of the JV capsid protein.
  • p53: The effects of transfection of wild-type p53 using this system were also studied.

Converse of object

  • affect: The solution may appear cloudy, however, this will not affect the transfection.

Adjective modifier

  • transient: The vector production process is at the 40 liter scale by transient transfection.

Modifies a noun

  • efficiency: In vitro studies have shown that CF sputum reduces transfection efficiency.
  • technique: Research Signaling in P. falciparum, especially gametocytes ( the sexual blood stages ) including the use of transfection techniques.
  • experiment: It emphasizes the importance of achieving maximal plasmid DNA purity when performing DNA transfection experiments that focus on cell survival.
  • system: Levin's experiments were done in a transfection system.
  • mixture: If toxicity is a problem, remove the transfection mixture and replace with normal medium.
  • study: Such studies can lead to more efficient formulations of vectors for transfection studies in vivo and in vitro.

Noun used with modifier

  • gene: Rob described a novel radiotherapeutic approach utilizing gene transfection strategies to treat prostate cancer with a bystander effect.
  • cell: Bordeaux II ): CREB and hippocampal function, cell transfection, siRNA.
  • DNA: Adenovirus could be used to improve the efficiency of gene therapy that has been achieved using DNA transfection.