Cdna (Noun)
Meaning
Single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by reverse transcriptase.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The cDNA library was constructed by reverse transcribing the mRNA from the cancer cells.
- Researchers used cDNA microarrays to analyze the gene expression profiles of the different tissue samples.
- The cDNA clone was sequenced to determine the complete coding sequence of the novel gene.
- Reverse transcription of the mRNA into cDNA was performed using a commercial kit.
- The cDNA was then used as a template for PCR amplification of the target gene.