transgenic

American  

[trans-jen-ik, tranz‑] / trænsˈdʒɛn ɪk, trænz‑ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or containing a gene or genes transferred from another species.

   transgenic mice.

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transgenic British  

/ trænzˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. (of an animal or plant) containing genetic material artificially transferred from another species

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transgenic Scientific  

/ trăns-jĕn′ĭk /

1. Relating to an organism whose genome has been altered by the transfer of a gene or genes from another species or breed. Transgenic organisms are used in research to help determine the function of the inserted gene, while in industry they are used to produce a desired substance.

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Etymology

Origin of transgenic

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

The genetically engineered, or transgenic, mice produced far fewer oxylipins and had healthier liver tissue despite consuming the same soybean oil-rich diet as normal mice.

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Transgenic mice on a low-fat diet still had elevated oxylipins but did not become obese.

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The new therapeutic technique has been validated in vivo in transgenic mice expressing the human PCSK9 gene.

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"The results show that both HpE9 and HpE12 are highly effective in HepG2 cells. HpE12 decreases PCSK9 RNA levels by 74% and protein levels by 87%. In the case of transgenic mice, a single injection of HpE12 reduces plasma PCSK9 levels by 50% and cholesterol levels by 47% on the third day," says Professor Verònica Noé.

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Transgenic mice are genetically modified to carry genes that cause them to develop Alzheimer's-like symptoms as they age.

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