cDNA (DNA complementar)
1. Complementary DNA; synthetic DNA produced from a messenger RNA template using reverse transcriptase enzyme
The researchers used cDNA to clone the gene responsible for insulin production.
Os pesquisadores usaram cDNA para clonar o gene responsável pela produção de insulina.
2. DNA molecule that is synthesized from mRNA and lacks introns, containing only expressed sequences
cDNA libraries are valuable tools in molecular biology research and genetic engineering.
Bibliotecas de cDNA são ferramentas valiosas em pesquisa de biologia molecular e engenharia genética.
cDNA is a technical term primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The acronym is universally recognized in molecular biology, biotechnology, and genetic engineering fields. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in biology programs and used in research institutions like FAPESP-funded laboratories. The term is rarely used in casual conversation and is specific to scientific discourse.
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