Plasmid

质粒

英文解释

Plasmids are circular double-stranded DNA outside the chromosomes (or quasi nuclei) of the biological genome, which exist in the cytoplasm. Plasmids carry genetic information and have the ability to replicate themselves.Plasmidscan serves as vectors for the production of recombinant proteins or non-proteinous recombinant substances.

中文解释

质粒是生物基因组染色体（或拟核）以外的环状双链 DNA，存在于细胞质中。质粒携带遗传信息，具有自我复制能力。质粒可以作为载体生产重组蛋白或非蛋白重组物质。

参考文献

[1]. Friehs K. Plasmid copy number and plasmid stability. Adv Biochem Eng Biotechnol. 2004;86:47-82.