What Does PFGE Stand For?
PFGE stands for Pulsed Field Gel Electrophresis
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) is a laboratory technique used to separate large DNA molecules by applying an electric field that varies in direction. This method enhances the resolution of DNA fragments, allowing for the analysis of genomic DNA, including the typing of bacterial strains for epidemiological studies, the assessment of genetic diversity, and the detection of genetic rearrangements in various organisms. PFGE is a critical tool in molecular biology, microbiology, and genetic research.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym