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What is Transfection?

Transfection is the process of delivering nucleic acids and small proteins into eukaryotic cells. This can be achieved by using chemical transfection reagents, electroporation, viral transduction, and several other less common methods. The ultimate goal of transfection is to deliver nucleic acids into cells so as to investigate gene function. This can be accomplished by expression of exogenous genes or through knockdown of endogenous genes. Manipulation of gene expression is a core technique in research areas such as drug development, cancer research, gene therapy, and tissue engineering.

chemical transfection of eukaryotic cells

Figure: Chemical Transfection of Eukaryotic Cells - 1) Transfection reagent is combined with nucleic acid to form positively charged transfection complexes. 2) Complexes are added to cells, and bind to the negatively charged cell surfaces via electrostatic interactions. 3) Cells internalize complexes via endocytosis into membrane vesicles known as endosomes. 4) Transfection reagent destabilizes endosomal membrane 5) Complexes escape from endosomes and release nucleic acid cargo in cytoplasm (siRNA, miRNA, or large RNA are generally active in cytoplasm). 6) DNA must localize to the nucleus, where gene expression cassette is transcribed (Figure Mirus Bio).

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Our partner Mirus Bio is a leading manufacturer of transfection reagents for chemical and/or electroporation delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells. They offer transfection solutions for basic research & drug development.

Features

  • Two decades of nucleic acid delivery experience
  • Delivery of plasmid DNA, siRNA, miRNA, mRNA, viral RNA, oligonucleotides, and CRISPR/Cas9 components to eukaryotic cells
  • Broad-spectrum delivery or cell line-specific transfection
  • Huge citations database – over 2,700 published citations
  • High transfection efficiency – also in novel genome editing applications
  • Low toxicity – for improved cell viability
  • Convenient protocols
  • Advanced solutions for traditionally difficult-to-transfect cell types
  • Budget-friendly
Mirus Reagent Agent®
Find the appropriate transfection reagent for your application!
Transfection Support
Comprehensive Guidance – Citations database, webinars/videos, posters, presentations, and more ...
FREE SAMPLES
Up to three different transfection products and one electroporation product per laboratory can be requested.
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Transfection

What is Transfection?

Transfection is the process of delivering nucleic acids and small proteins into eukaryotic cells. This can be achieved by using chemical transfection reagents, electroporation, viral transduction, and several other less common methods. The ultimate goal of transfection is to deliver nucleic acids into cells so as to investigate gene function. This can be accomplished by expression of exogenous genes or through knockdown of endogenous genes. Manipulation of gene expression is a core technique in research areas such as drug development, cancer research, gene therapy, and tissue engineering.

chemical transfection of eukaryotic cells

Figure: Chemical Transfection of Eukaryotic Cells - 1) Transfection reagent is combined with nucleic acid to form positively charged transfection complexes. 2) Complexes are added to cells, and bind to the negatively charged cell surfaces via electrostatic interactions. 3) Cells internalize complexes via endocytosis into membrane vesicles known as endosomes. 4) Transfection reagent destabilizes endosomal membrane 5) Complexes escape from endosomes and release nucleic acid cargo in cytoplasm (siRNA, miRNA, or large RNA are generally active in cytoplasm). 6) DNA must localize to the nucleus, where gene expression cassette is transcribed (Figure Mirus Bio).

mirus logo

Our partner Mirus Bio is a leading manufacturer of transfection reagents for chemical and/or electroporation delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells. They offer transfection solutions for basic research & drug development.

Features

  • Two decades of nucleic acid delivery experience
  • Delivery of plasmid DNA, siRNA, miRNA, mRNA, viral RNA, oligonucleotides, and CRISPR/Cas9 components to eukaryotic cells
  • Broad-spectrum delivery or cell line-specific transfection
  • Huge citations database – over 2,700 published citations
  • High transfection efficiency – also in novel genome editing applications
  • Low toxicity – for improved cell viability
  • Convenient protocols
  • Advanced solutions for traditionally difficult-to-transfect cell types
  • Budget-friendly
Mirus Reagent Agent®
Find the appropriate transfection reagent for your application!
Transfection Support
Comprehensive Guidance – Citations database, webinars/videos, posters, presentations, and more ...
FREE SAMPLES
Up to three different transfection products and one electroporation product per laboratory can be requested.

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CHOgro® Expression Medium (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6202)
Unit: 10 Liter Polybag; Minimum order...
1,344.00 € *
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CHOgro® Complex Formation Solution (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6210)
Unit: 100 ml
87.00 € *
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CHOgro® Transfection and Titer Enhancer Kit (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6225)
Unit: 1 Kit
836.00 € *
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Poloxamer 188 Solution, 10% (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6230)
Unit: 100 ml
43.00 € *
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L-Glutamine Solution, 200 mM (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6240)
Unit: 100 ml
54.00 € *
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Human IgG1 Expression Control (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6250)
Unit: 100 ug
504.00 € *
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CHOgro® Expression System (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6260)
Unit: 1 Kit
806.00 € *
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CHOgro® High Yield Expression System (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6270)
Unit: 1 Kit
1,008.00 € *
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TransIT®-Lenti Transfection Reagent (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6600)
Unit: 1.5 ml
702.00 € *
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TransIT®-Lenti Transfection Reagent (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6603)
Unit: 0.3 ml
193.00 € *
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TransIT®-Lenti Transfection Reagent (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6604)
Unit: 0.75 ml
483.00 € *
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TransIT®-Lenti Transfection Reagent (Mirus Bio SKU: MIR 6605)
Unit: 5 x 1.5 ml
2,621.00 € *
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