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MICRO-INJECTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microinjection
1, record 1, English, microinjection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique for introducing a solution of DNA into a cell using a fine microcapillary pipet. 2, record 1, English, - microinjection
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-injection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biochimie
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- micro-injection
1, record 1, French, micro%2Dinjection
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique permettant d'introduire, sous microscope et au moyen d'une micropipette, un gène en solution dans une cellule. 2, record 1, French, - micro%2Dinjection
Record 1, Key term(s)
- microinjection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Bioquímica
- Reproducción (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microinyección
1, record 1, Spanish, microinyecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica que permite introducir en una célula un gen solución, gracias a una micropipeta y bajo microscopio. 2, record 1, Spanish, - microinyecci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Llamamos organismos transgénicos a aquellos que se desarrollan a partir de una célula en la que se han introducido genes extraños. [...] La técnica más empleada es la de microinyección (introducción de ADN mediante microjeringa y micromanipulador). 3, record 1, Spanish, - microinyecci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microinjection
1, record 2, English, microinjection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In plant genetic engineering, a technique used for introducing foreign DNA [deoxyrubonucleic acid] directly into the nuclei of plant cells. 2, record 2, English, - microinjection
Record 2, Key term(s)
- micro-injection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- micro-injection
1, record 2, French, micro%2Dinjection
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- microinjection 2, record 2, French, microinjection
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode générale de transfert de gènes appliquée aux cellules végétales [...], réalisée par l'injection d'ADN [acide désoxyribonucléique] étranger dans le noyau de protoplastes. 3, record 2, French, - micro%2Dinjection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microinjection : Il n'est pas recommandé de souder le préfixe micro- à un nom qui commence par la voyelle «i» en raison de la prononciation «oin» (dans ce cas) qu'engendre cette agglutination. La graphie «micro-injection» est préférable, et c'est celle qu'on retrouve dans les dictionnaires de langue générale. 4, record 2, French, - micro%2Dinjection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- microinyección
1, record 2, Spanish, microinyecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método [en el cual] se microinyecta el ADN, mediante un capilar de vidrio, al interior de la célula [vegetal]. 2, record 2, Spanish, - microinyecci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la microinyección es en el núcleo, la eficiencia de transformación es más alta que si se hace en el citoplasma. 2, record 2, Spanish, - microinyecci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Métodos de transferencia directa de ADN. Entre éstos encontramos la biobalística, la transformación de protoplastos por métodos químicos y/o eléctricos o fusión con liposomas, y la microinyección de ADN directamente a la célula. 2, record 2, Spanish, - microinyecci%C3%B3n
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