Translation guide
Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate charged molecules like DNA or proteins by size using an electric field. In Japanese, the standard term is 電気泳動 (でんきえいどう), but in context, the shorter 泳動 (えいどう) is often used, especially in compound words.
Referring to the laboratory method of separating charged molecules using an electric field.
The standard, full term for electrophoresis. Used in formal and technical contexts.
We separated the DNA by electrophoresis.
A shorter form often used in compound words or when the context is clear, such as in gel electrophoresis (ゲル泳動).
We analyzed the results of gel electrophoresis.
Referring to particular methods like gel electrophoresis or capillary electrophoresis.
Gel electrophoresis. Often shortened to ゲル泳動.
We analyzed the proteins by gel electrophoresis.
Capillary electrophoresis. Often abbreviated as CE.
Isoelectric focusing, a specialized technique. Used mainly in protein analysis.
Describing the process or action of running electrophoresis.
In lab conversations, 泳動 is often sufficient when the context is clear (e.g., 'ゲル泳動した？'). In formal writing or presentations, use 電気泳動.
Capillary electrophoresis enables high-speed separation.
We measured the isoelectric points of proteins by isoelectric focusing.