gene transfer
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- Insertion of unrelated DNA into the cells of an organism. There are many different reasons for gene transfer: for example, attempting to treat disease by supplying patients with therapeutic genes. There are also many possible ways to transfer genes. Most involve the use of a vector, such as a specially modified virus that can take the gene along when it enters the cell. See also cell, mRNA, mutation, protein, vector
National Human Genome Research Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - Incorporation of new DNA into and organism's cells, usually by a vector such as a modified virus. Used in gene therapy. See also: mutation, gene therapy, vector
Human Genome Project - Cite This Source - This Definition - bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC), bacteriophage, cloning vector, cosmid, P1-derived artificial chromosome (PAC), phage, plasmid, Retroviral infection, Transfection, Vector, Virus, yeast artificial chromosome (YAC)
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