electroporation

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electroporation (countable and uncountable, plural electroporations)

(biotechnology) the creation of transient pores in the cell membrane, through the application of a high-voltage electrical pulse

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Although electroporation and dielectric breakdown both result from application of an electric field, the mechanisms involved are fundamentally different. Source: Internet

It is generally accepted that for a given pulse duration and shape, a specific transmembrane voltage threshold exists for the manifestation of the electroporation phenomenon (from 0.5 V to 1 V). Source: Internet

In contrast, during electroporation the lipid molecules are not chemically altered but simply shift position, opening up a pore which acts as the conductive pathway through the bilayer as it is filled with water. Source: Internet

Adherent cells can also be transfected using electroporation, providing researchers with an alternative to trypsinizing their cells prior to transfection. Source: Internet

Contrastingly, reversible electroporation occurs when the electricity applied with the electrodes is below the electric field threshold of the target tissue. Source: Internet

Electroporation is highly effective for transfecting cells in suspension using electroporation cuvettes. Source: Internet

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