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Efficient generation of GGTA1-deficient pigs by electroporation of the CRISPR/Cas9 system into in vitro-fertilized zygotes.
BMC biotechnology - 18 Aug 2020
Tanihara Fuminori, Hirata Maki, Nguyen Nhien Thi, Sawamoto Osamu, Kikuchi Takeshi, Doi Masako, Otoi Takeshige
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BACKGROUND: Xenoantigens are a major source of concern with regard to the success of interspecific xenografts. GGTA1 encodes α1,3-galactosyltransferase, which is essential for the biosynthesis of galactosyl-alpha 1,3-galactose, the major xenoantigen causing hyperacute rejection. GGTA1-modified pigs, therefore, are promising donors for pig-to-human xenotransplantation. In this study, we developed a method for the...
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