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transfect

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trans·fec·tion  (trns-fkshn)
n.
Infection of a cell with purified viral nucleic acid, resulting in subsequent replication of the virus in the cell.


trans·fect v.

transfect [trænsˈfɛkt]
vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) (tr) to bring about transfection in
[from trans- + (in)fect]


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quot;From a technology perspective, their technique to transfect the oestrogen receptor is an exciting advance for researching steroid receptors in the brain.
The Helios is designed to transfect in vivo cells and has a pressure range of 100-600 psi.
As for safety, we are using naked DNA delivery method instead of viral vectors to transfect genes, so that there won't be any safety concerns often caused by viral vectors in case of gene therapies.
 
 
 
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