transducing vector
- noun
- Specialized
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vector de transducción
- The scientist used a transducing vector to introduce the new gene into the cell culture.
Examples
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Lentiviruses are commonly employed as transducing vectors in gene therapy experiments.
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The transducing vector delivered the gene successfully.
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Before clinical application, the safety of the transducing vector must be thoroughly evaluated.
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Researchers often use a transducing vector in their experiments.
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Lentiviruses are commonly employed as transducing vectors in gene therapy experiments.
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Before clinical application, the safety of the transducing vector must be thoroughly evaluated.
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The scientist used a transducing vector to introduce the new gene into the cell culture.
Synonyms
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An organism or thing that carries and spreads disease and genes between living things
A tool used to carry genes into cells for research or treatment
A virus that carries new genes into cells for treatment or research
A small fat bubble that carries pieces of DNA into cells
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'transducing' describes the action of transferring or converting biological material and 'vector' denotes an agent or vehicle that transmits genetic material, so a learner who knows those constituent senses can infer a vehicle that delivers genes into cells. It is technical jargon, but the meaning follows transparently from the parts rather than being idiomatic.
Etymology
Transducing vector may come from the simple image of a tiny vector as a 'vehicle' and transducing as 'carrying into' a cell, so imagine a small delivery van putting a 'gene' inside a cell. That's why transducing vector means a tool used to 'deliver' genes into cells.