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Genetic Vectors

Medical Definition:	DNA molecules capable of autonomous replication within a host cell and into which other DNA sequences can be inserted and thus amplified. Many are derived from PLASMIDS; BACTERIOPHAGES; or VIRUSES. They are used for transporting foreign genes into recipient cells. Genetic vectors possess a functional replicator site and contain GENETIC MARKERS to facilitate their selective recognition.
Guide Notes:	coord with specific bacterium, virus, phage or plasmid
Also Called:	Cloning Vectors,Shuttle Vectors
Previously Indexed:	Bacteriophages (1966-1979),Coliphages (1966-1979),DNA, Recombinant (1977-1979),Plasmids (1975-1979)

Genetic Vectors Categories.

Cosmids - Plasmids containing at least one cos (cohesive-end site) of PHAGE LAMBDA. They are used as cloning vehicles.

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