engineered genetic construct [GENO_0000856]

An engineered region that is used to transfer foreign genetic material into a host cell.

engineered genetic construct

ID: GENO_0000856

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An engineered region that is used to transfer foreign genetic material into a host cell.

Constructs can be engineered to carry inserts of DNA from external sources, for purposes of cloning and propagation or gene expression in host cells. Constructs are typically packaged as part of delivery systems such as plasmids or viral vectors.

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