Definition of Transfect

1. Verb. To introduce foreign material into eukaryotic cells. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Transfect

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transfect

transesterification
transesterifications
transesterified
transesterifies
transesterify
transesterifying
transethmoidal
transeunt
transeuntly
transf.
transfat
transfats
transfect (current term)
transfectable
transfectant
transfectants
transfected
transfecting
transfection
transfections
transfects
transfeminate
transfeminated
transfemoral
transfenestrate
transfenestrated
transfenestrates

Literary usage of Transfect

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Molecular Neurobiology: Proceedings of the 2nd NIMH Conference by Steven Zalcman (1995)
"This construct was then used to transfect Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO-K1) cells. Colony clones, selected for resistance to antibiotic G-418 sulfate, ..."

2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"Attempts have been made to transfect primary cells with oncogenes but these cells usually only survive for a short time. Basal Level of Cell Functioning. ..."

3. Xenotransplantation: International Policy Issues by Elettra Ronchi, N.Y) New York Academy of Sciences (Ne, New York Academy of Sciences, OECD (1999)
"In addition, gene therapy might play a role in xenotransplantation, since it might be used to transfect genes of interest into the transplant animal organ ..."

4. Zeitschrift für Öhrenheilkunde (1881)
"... der transfect der Töne. Nach circa 6 Minuten trat rasche Rückbildung sämmtlicher Symptome ein, in derselben Reihenfolge, in der sie eingetreten waren. ..."

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