recombinant

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re·com·bi·nant | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈkäm-bə-nənt

Definition of recombinant

1 : relating to or exhibiting genetic recombination recombinant progeny

2a : relating to or containing genetically engineered DNA

b : produced by genetic engineering recombinant bovine growth hormone

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Recent Examples on the Web The vaccine relies on what is called recombinant nanoparticle technology and Novavax's adjuvant, called Matrix-M, to stimulate an immune response. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 14 June 2021 Vaxart, which focuses on oral recombinant vaccines, is targeting a Covid-19 vaccine that can be administered via tablets, eliminating the need for an injection, while being stored at room temperatures. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2021 In a Twitter thread, Mr. Amin offered another example: In the 1980s, Merck and GlaxoSmithKline had developed recombinant hepatitis B vaccines and held a monopoly with more than 90 patents covering manufacturing processes. — New York Times, 3 May 2021 Vaxart, which focuses on oral recombinant vaccines, is targeting a Covid-19 vaccine that can be administered via tablets, eliminating the need for an injection, while being stored at room temperatures. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2021 The vaccine relies on what is called recombinant nanoparticle technology and Novavax's adjuvant, called Matrix-M, to stimulate an immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 1 Apr. 2021 Vaxart, which focuses on oral recombinant vaccines, is targeting a Covid-19 vaccine that can be administered via tablets, eliminating the need for an injection, while being stored at room temperatures. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2021 Novavax calls it a recombinant nanoparticle vaccine, and its production involves infecting moth cells with an insect virus that’s been modified to include the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein gene. — David Meyer, Fortune, 8 May 2021 Vaxart, which focuses on oral recombinant vaccines, is targeting a Covid-19 vaccine that can be administered via tablets, eliminating the need for an injection, while being stored at room temperatures. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2021

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