A technique used for transferring DNA,
RNA or protein from gels to a suitable binding matrix, such as nitrocellulose or Nylon paper, while maintaining the same physical separation.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143
(Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992))
on page 148
Transformed and rewritten from PDF version (entry
http://www.iupac.org/goldbook/B00686.pdf)
by: Miloslav Nic, Jiri Jirat, Bedrich Kosata, ICT Prague, Czech Republic