List by Alphabet: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

mock-infected

Mock-infected refers to a control group in scientific experiments designed to evaluate the effects of viral infection on cells or organisms. In a mock-infected control group, the cells or organisms are treated with the same conditions and reagents as the infected group, except they are not exposed to the virus.

The purpose of a mock-infected control group is to isolate the effects of the virus from the impact of the experimental conditions or treatments. By comparing the results of the infected group with the mock-infected group, researchers can determine whether any changes or effects observed in the infected group are specific to the virus or result from other factors.

For example, in cell culture experiments, researchers may infect a group of cells with a virus and then compare their gene expression patterns to those of a mock-infected group of cells treated with the same reagents and conditions but not exposed to the virus. This allows researchers to identify the specific genes and pathways affected by the virus rather than those simply responding to the experimental conditions.

Mock-infected controls are also commonly used in animal studies to evaluate the effects of viral infection on disease progression, immune responses, and other biological processes. By comparing infected animals to mock-infected animals that were treated with the same experimental conditions and procedures but were not exposed to the virus, researchers can determine the specific effects of the virus on the animal's physiology and behavior.

Overall, mock-infected controls are an essential component of scientific experiments designed to evaluate the effects of viral infection on cells and organisms, providing a critical baseline for interpreting experimental results and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research findings.


Related Biology Tools

  • GenSmart™ Codon Optimization

    GenSmart Optimization is a free online tool for performing codon optimization to improve gene expression. GenScript's patented algorithms are integrated into the tool to optimize the computing capability of high-performance sequence generation.

    Learn More

  • DNA Construct Design Tool

    GenSmart™ Design is a free online DNA construct design tool developed by GenScript. GenSmart™ Design has two design modules, the Create Construct module for individual plasmid design and the Create Library module for DNA library design.

    Learn More

  • Codon Frequency Tables

    This online tool shows commonly used genetic codon frequency table in expression host organisms including Escherichia coli and other common host organisms.

    Learn More

Service and Products

Gene Synthesis

Offer gene synthesis of 100% sequence guarantee, free codon optimization, DNA synthesis in as fast as 4 days.

ORF cDNA Clones and Custom Clones

Largest commercial ORF clones database, 70,000 next-day shipping ORF clones.

Plasmid DNA Preparation

High quality plasmids supported by fully-automated platform, 100% full insert sequence accuracy guaranteed.

Express Cloning & Subcloning

$49 and 2 day turnaround, choose from over 150 IP FREE vectors.

Mutation and Library Services

Mutagenesis Portfolio offers several mutation and library services to meet various customers’ needs.

Oligo Synthesis

Bridge the gap between chemically synthesized oligos and bological applications.

If you know of any terms that have been omitted from this glossary that you feel would be useful to include, please send detail to the Editorial Office at GenScript: [email protected]

If your term is adopted, we will send 1,000 EzCoupon points to your GenScript account.
feedback

Do you like the current new website?

Hate

Dislike

Neutral

Like

Love

*