Knockin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Knockin is a noun meaning (genetics) The insertion of a cDNA sequence at a particular locus in an organism's chromosome.
Meaning
(genetics) The insertion of a cDNA sequence at a particular locus in an organism's chromosome.
Example Sentences
The advantage of this design is that the targeted knockin retains the intact endogenous aggrecan locus and expresses the tamoxifen-inducible CreERT2 protein from a second IRES-driven open reading frame.
Word Forms
- knockins
- knock-in
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insert, insertion, knockdown, insertant, intronization, delivery.
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