The introduction of functional (usually cloned) GENES into cells. A variety of techniques and naturally occurring processes are used for the gene transfer such as cell hybridization, LIPOSOMES or microcell-mediated gene transfer, ELECTROPORATION, chromosome-mediated gene transfer, TRANSFECTION, and GENETIC TRANSDUCTION. Gene transfer may result in genetically transformed cells and individual organisms.

Annotation

note category: do not confuse with GENE TRANSFER, HORIZONTAL

DUI

D018014 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0027195

Previous indexing

Transfection (1988-1993)

History note

2001(1994); use TRANSFECTION 1988-93

Public note

2001; see GENE TRANSFER 1994-2000; see TRANSFECTION 1988-93