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Biolistics

MESHD019470

Techniques where DNA is delivered directly into organelles at high speed using projectiles coated with nucleic acid, shot from a helium-powered gun (gene gun). One of these techniques involves immunization by DNA VACCINES, which delivers DNA-coated gold beads to the epidermis.

Synonyms

  • Biolistic
  • Gene-Gun Technique
  • Gene Gun Technique
  • Gene-Gun Techniques
  • Particle-Mediated Epidermal Delivery of DNA
  • Particle Mediated Epidermal Delivery of DNA
  • Gene Gun DNA Immunization

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:39.786Z