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Gene disruption in mammals.

J Rossant1

  • 1Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Current Opinion in Genetics & Development
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
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The first gene mutation phenotypes in embryonic stem cells reveal complex mammalian development. Advanced gene targeting technologies are needed for further analysis of developmental genetics.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental biology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular biology

Background:

  • Homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells enables targeted gene mutation.
  • Recent reports show the first phenotypes for mutations in developmentally relevant genes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the complexity of mammalian developmental genetic circuitry.
  • To evaluate the utility of gene disruption versus more sophisticated methods.

Main Methods:

  • Targeted mutagenesis using homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells.
  • Phenotypic analysis of mutated genes.

Main Results:

  • Reported phenotypes indicate a complex genetic circuitry underlying mammalian development.

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  • Simple gene disruption is insufficient for comprehensive analysis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Mammalian development involves intricate genetic networks.
    • Technological advancements in targeted mutagenesis are crucial for future research.