polyplex

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noun

Any complex of a polymer and DNA, especially one designed to protect the DNA when being injected into a cell as part of gene therapy

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Meanings

nounpolyplex (plural polyplexes)

plural polyplexes

  1. biologyAny complex of a polymer and DNA, especially one designed to protect the DNA when being injected into a cell as part of gene therapy

Origin

Blend of polymer + complex.

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APA

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Chicago

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