What Is a Transfection Reagent?

Transfection refers to the process by which eukaryotic cells acquire new genetic markers due to the incorporation of foreign DNA. The development of DNA transfection technology has had a huge impact on modern molecular biology. Gene transfection technology is not only an important tool for studying transgenes and gene expression, but also a key step in current gene therapy. The ideal gene transfection reagent should have the following characteristics: efficient transfection; safety; low cytotoxicity; simple method; time-saving and economical.