Definition of "nucleofection" [nucleofection]

• A technique for the transfection of nucleic acids into cells (noun)

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• "For every one genetically altered cell generated using the chemical method, the new growth factor/nucleofection method produces between 10 and 100 successfully modified cells, UCI scientists estimate."
• "In general, the Amaxa electroporation/nucleofection system appears to superior to other chemical systems."
• "With the exception of HEK 293 cell transfection, nucleofection proved to be less toxic and more efficient at effectively delivering DNA into the cells as determined by cell proliferation and GFP expression, respectively."