Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transduction efficiency
noun
/trænzˈdʌkʃən ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Definition
Transduction efficiency refers to the effectiveness with which a particular biological process, typically in a genetic context, converts an input signal into a corresponding output signal, often measured in terms of the number of cells that successfully take up genetic material from a virus or vector.
Examples
- The transduction efficiency of the viral vector was measured in the laboratory experiment.
- High transduction efficiency is desired for successful gene therapy treatments.
- Researchers are working on improving the transduction efficiency of nanoparticles for drug delivery.
Meaning
In simpler terms, transduction efficiency describes how well a method of delivering genetic material (like a virus) works in transferring that material into target cells. This is crucial in fields such as gene therapy and molecular biology.
Synonyms
- Gene transfer efficiency
- Vector efficiency
- Genetic uptake efficiency
