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Studying gene function in eukaryotes by conditional gene inactivation.

Manfred Gossen1, Hermann Bujard

  • 1Max Delbrück Centrum, Robert-Rössle-Strasse 10, D-13125 Berlin, Germany. mgossen@mdc-berlin.de

Annual Review of Genetics
|November 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

New technologies offer precise control over gene activities in vivo. Inducible transcriptional systems and site-specific recombination enable advanced genetic dissection in diverse organisms and cells.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Systems Biology

Background:

  • Gene activity control is crucial for biological research models.
  • Traditional methods relied on endogenous control elements.
  • Emerging technologies utilize heterologous components for enhanced specificity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in inducible transcriptional systems and site-specific recombination.
  • To discuss the characteristics and applications of these genetic control technologies.
  • To highlight their impact on genetic dissection in various organisms.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on inducible transcriptional systems.
  • Analysis of site-specific recombination technologies.
  • Discussion of quantitative and qualitative characteristics of these systems.

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Main Results:

  • Heterologous components provide remarkable specificity for gene control.
  • Recent developments expand the range of accessible cells and organisms.
  • Transgenesis combined with conditional gene manipulation enhances mammalian genetics.

Conclusions:

  • Inducible systems and recombination offer unprecedented precision in genetic dissection.
  • These technologies are revolutionizing the study of gene function in mammals.
  • The mouse model is significantly advanced by these conditional gene manipulation approaches.