Biolistics

Techniques where DNA is delivered directly into organelles at high speed using projectiles coated with nucleic acid, shot from a helium-powered gun (gene gun). One of these techniques involves immunization by DNA VACCINES, which delivers DNA-coated gold beads to the epidermis.

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): E02.319.267.530.620.570.100, E05.393.350.100

MeSH Unique ID: D019470

Entry Terms:

• Biolistic
• Gene-Gun Technique
• Gene Gun Technique
• Gene-Gun Techniques
• Particle-Mediated Epidermal Delivery of DNA
• Particle Mediated Epidermal Delivery of DNA
• Gene Gun DNA Immunization

Previous Indexing:

• Genetic Techniques (1990-1995)
• Gene Transfer (1993-1996)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Drug Therapy
Drug Administration Routes
Injections
Injections, Subcutaneous
Injections, Jet
Biolistics

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Genetic Techniques
Gene Transfer Techniques
Biolistics