What does EPC mean in UNCLASSIFIED

EPC stands for Electroporation And Passage Control. It is a technique used in medical and biological research to introduce molecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins into cells, or move cells between two surfaces.

In EPC, an electric field is applied across a cell membrane to temporarily increase its permeability. This allows molecules such as DNA and RNA to be introduced into the cell from an external source. It also enables movement of cells from one surface to another if the fields are matched on both sides.

With EPC, researchers can turn genes on or off and investigate gene expression levels; they can measure protein-protein interactions; gain insights on how drugs interact with proteins; observe or modify cell structure or behavior; assess the effect of different growth conditions on individual cells; monitor how different methods of virus delivery affect infection rates; and more.

Yes, when conducted properly using appropriate equipment, protocols and reagents, electroporation is considered a safe technique that poses no significant risk to cell viability or integrity.

For electroporation experiments you need a power supply unit (PSU), cuvettes (tube containers made from chemically resistant materials) which come in various sizes depending on your application requirements, gel pads to hold the cuvettes securely during use as well as ensures electrical contact with the sample material inside them, plus any other additional accessories based on specific needs of your experiment such as thermocouples for temperature control measures if needed.