Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Biolistics

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.

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Abstract

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.

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

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Gene Transfer (1993-1996)
  • Genetic Techniques (1990-1995)

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.530w.620w.570.100w
  2. E05.393.350w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Biolistics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019470. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019470
  2. Biolistics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biolistics
  3. Biolistics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73484912