Transgene (Noun)
Meaning
An exogenous gene introduced into the genome of another organism.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lab inserted a transgene that controlled the production of insulin into the mice, allowing them to produce the hormone and regulate their blood sugar.
- Scientists used gene editing techniques to introduce a transgene into the plants that made them resistant to a common pest.
- The transgene therapy, which used a virus to deliver the exogenous gene into the cells, showed promising results in treating the genetic disorder.
- The researchers were able to track the expression of the transgene by using a special fluorescent tag that glowed when the gene was active.
- By introducing a transgene that encoded a marker protein, the scientists were able to identify the cells that had taken up the gene and study their behavior.