Preferred Label : P1-derived Artificial Chromosome;
NCIt synonyms : PAC;
NCIt definition : A cloning vector based upon the bacteriophage P1, with capability in accepting larger
DNA inserts. It is used for introduction of foreign or recombinant DNA into E. coli.
Hold a larger insert than plasmids or cosmids. PACs are maintained as circular molecules.
These vectors contain sequences necessary for packaging by P1 particles, as well as
other P1 required elements. Inserts up to 100Kb can be cloned in PACs.;
NSC code : 8933;
Origin ID : C1917;
UMLS CUI : C0949780;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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