cDNA
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Term info
database cross reference
- BAO:0000315
- NCIt:C324
definition
cDNA or complementary DNA is complementary in sequence to a particular messenger RNA (mRNA). It is synthesized from mRNA in a reverse transcription reaction by reverse transcriptase enzyme. cDNA can be cloned in a vector and introduced into cells to bring about the expression of that particular gene in those cells.
has exact synonym
complementary DNA
term editor
Dani Welter