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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. genetic techniques and protocols
  5. gene targeting
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. genetic techniques and protocols
  6. gene targeting
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. genetic techniques and protocols
  6. gene targeting
  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. genetic techniques and protocols
  5. gene targeting
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. laboratory techniques
  4. genetic techniques and protocols
  5. gene targeting

Preferred term

gene targeting

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The integration of exogenous DNA into the genome of an organism at sites where its expression can be suitably controlled. This integration occurs as a result of homologous recombination.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • gene disruption
  • gene knockdown
  • gene knockout
  • gene transplacement
  • gene trapping

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42582

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