Genetic Vectors

DNA molecules capable of autonomous replication within a host cell and into which other DNA sequences can be inserted and thus amplified. Many are derived from PLASMIDS; BACTERIOPHAGES; or VIRUSES. They are used for transporting foreign genes into recipient cells. Genetic vectors possess a functional replicator site and contain GENETIC MARKERS to facilitate their selective recognition.

Year introduced: 1980

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Tree Number(s): G05.360.337

MeSH Unique ID: D005822

Entry Terms:

• Genetic Vector
• Vector, Genetic
• Vectors, Genetic
• Cloning Vectors
• Cloning Vector
• Vector, Cloning
• Vectors, Cloning
• Shuttle Vectors
• Shuttle Vector
• Vector, Shuttle
• Vectors, Shuttle

Previous Indexing:

• Bacteriophages (1966-1979)
• Coliphages (1966-1979)
• DNA, Recombinant (1977-1979)
• Plasmids (1975-1979)

See Also:

• Bacteriophages
• DNA, Recombinant
• Viruses

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Structures
Genetic Vectors
Chromosomes, Artificial
Chromosomes, Artificial, Bacterial
Chromosomes, Artificial, Mammalian +
Chromosomes, Artificial, P1 Bacteriophage
Chromosomes, Artificial, Yeast
Cosmids