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    • Molecular Biology
    • Cell Biology
    • Biochemistry

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    • Transfection methods are crucial for introducing nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells.
    • Calcium phosphate-mediated and diethylaminoethyl (DEAE)-dextran-mediated transfection are established biochemical techniques.
    • These methods have been utilized for many years in cell culture studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a brief review of the application of DEAE-dextran in transfection.
    • To highlight the historical significance and utility of DEAE-dextran in molecular biology.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on DEAE-dextran-mediated transfection.
    • Discussion of the principles and historical use of DEAE-dextran for nucleic acid delivery.

    Main Results:

    • DEAE-dextran has been a consistently used method for nucleic acid delivery into eukaryotic cells.
    • The review summarizes the established role of DEAE-dextran in transfection protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • DEAE-dextran-mediated transfection remains a relevant biochemical technique for introducing nucleic acids into cultured cells.
    • Understanding the historical context of DEAE-dextran aids in appreciating the evolution of transfection technologies.