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Abstract / Description of output
In this work we use TALE nucleases (TALENs) to target a reporter construct to the DDX4 (vasa) locus in chicken primordial germ cells. Vasa is a key germ cell determinant in many animal species and is posited to control avian germ cell formation. We show that TALENs mediate homology directed repair of the DDX4 locus on the Z sex chromosome at high (8.1%) efficiencies. Large genetic deletions of 30kb encompassing the entire DDX4 locus were also created using a single TALEN pair. The targeted PGCs were germ line competent and were used to produce DDX4 null offspring. In DDX4 knockout chickens, PGCs are initially formed but are lost during meiosis in the developing ovary leading to adult female sterility. TALEN-mediated gene targeting in avian primordial germ cells is therefore an efficient process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 928-934 |
Journal | Development |
Volume | 144 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 7 Feb 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2017 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- TALEN
- primordial germ cell
- avian
- transgenic knockout
- chicken
- ddx4
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National avian research facility
Sang, H., Bernard, K., Hart, A., Kaiser, P., King, T. & Sherman, A.
1/04/12 → 31/03/17
Project: Research
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Control of development and reproductive traits
Burdon, T., Argyle, D., Ashworth, C., Beard, P., Brunton, P., Burt, D., Clinton, M., Dunn, I., Farquharson, C., Headon, D., Hocking, P., Hohenstein, P., Hume, D., Jackson, I., McColl, B., McGrew, M., McLachlan, G., Sang, H., Summers, K. & Whitelaw, B.
1/04/12 → 31/03/17
Project: Research
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Mike McGrew
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies - Personal Chair of Avian Reproductive Technologies
Person: Academic: Research Active