Is transfection with mRNA faster? What are standard incubation times?
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Yes, transfection with mRNA results in faster and more immediate translation of protein and therefore, faster expression. We visually see expression of GFP in some cell lines as fast as 90-minutes after transfection. Additionally, transfection of mRNA with Lipofectamine® MessengerMAX™ also provides prolonged duration of expression (GFP expression lasting for 5-days post-transfection), due to its ability to protect mRNA from degradation during transfection.
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