Transfection

Pronunciation: /trænsˈfɛkʃən/

Definitions of transfection

noun the process of introducing nucleic acids into cells using a vector such as a plasmid or virus

Example Sentences

A1 Transfection is a method used in laboratories to introduce foreign DNA into cells.

A2 Scientists often use transfection to study gene expression and protein function.

B1 The transfection efficiency of the plasmid was measured using a fluorescence assay.

B2 Researchers optimized the transfection protocol to achieve higher gene delivery rates.

C1 Advanced transfection techniques allow for precise control over gene editing in various cell types.

C2 The development of new transfection reagents has revolutionized the field of molecular biology.

Examples of transfection in a Sentence

formal The transfection process involves introducing foreign genetic material into a cell.

informal Transfection is like injecting new genes into a cell.

slang When you do transfection, you're basically giving a cell a genetic makeover.

figurative Transfection is like sending a message to a cell in a language it can understand.

Grammatical Forms of transfection

• past tense: transfected
• plural: transfections
• comparative: more transfective
• superlative: most transfective
• present tense: transfect
• future tense: will transfect
• perfect tense: have transfected
• continuous tense: is transfecting
• singular: transfection
• positive degree: transfection
• infinitive: to transfect
• gerund: transfecting
• participle: transfected

Origin and Evolution of transfection

First Known Use: 1972 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'transfection' originated from the combination of 'trans-' meaning across or beyond, and 'infection', referring to the introduction of foreign genetic material into a cell.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in molecular biology to describe the process of introducing foreign DNA into cells, 'transfection' has evolved to encompass a broader range of techniques for delivering nucleic acids, proteins, or other molecules into cells for research or therapeutic purposes.