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Foxn1[Cre] Expression in the Male Germline.

Jianjun Shi¹, Irina Getun¹, Bivian Torres¹

¹Department of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, The Scripps Research Institute, Jupiter, FL, United States of America.

|November 24, 2016

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Foxn1 (forkhead box N1) is unexpectedly active in male germ cells, enabling gene targeting before meiosis. This finding reveals a new germline targeting tool but raises concerns for gender selection strategies.

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Area of Science:

Developmental Biology
Genetics
Molecular Biology

Background:

Foxn1 (forkhead box N1) is a transcription factor primarily known for its role in skin and thymus development.
Foxn1 mutations lead to hair and thymus agenesis, making it a target for tissue-specific gene control.
Cre recombinase under Foxn1 control is used for genetic manipulation in skin and thymus.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the unexpected activity of Foxn1[Cre] in male germ cells.
To determine the stage of germ cell development targeted by Foxn1[Cre].
To assess the potential of Foxn1 regulatory elements for germline gene targeting.

Main Methods:

Utilizing Foxn1[Cre] transgenic mice to examine recombination patterns.
Analyzing offspring for the presence of recombined loxP-flanked alleles.
Correlating recombination events with germ cell development stages.

Main Results:

Foxn1[Cre] demonstrates unexpected activity in male germ cells, leading to ubiquitous targeting of loxP-flanked alleles.
Recombination occurs in pre-meiotic diploid germ cells, independent of Cre inheritance in offspring.
This indicates Foxn1 expression and activity in the male germline prior to meiosis.

Conclusions:

Foxn1 is expressed in the pre-meiotic male germline, offering a novel tool for germline gene targeting.
The use of Foxn1 regulatory elements requires careful consideration due to potential implications for gender selection.
Further research is needed to fully understand the scope and application of Foxn1 in germline genetics.