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Efficient and Specific Generation of MSTN-Edited Hu Sheep Using C-CRISPR.
Genes - 2 Jun 2023
Guo Rihong, Wang Huili, Meng Chunhua, Gui Hongbing, Li Yinxia, Chen Fang, Zhang Chenjian, Zhang Han, Ding Qiang, Zhang Jianli, Zhang Jun, Qian Yong, Zhong Jifeng, Cao Shaoxian
Abstract excerpt
Hu sheep, an indigenous breed in China known for its high fecundity, are being studied to improve their growth and carcass traits. MSTN is a negative regulator of muscle development, and its inactivation results in muscularity. The C-CRISPR system, utilizing multiple neighboring sgRNAs targeting a key exon, has been successfully used to generate genes for complete knockout (KO) monkeys and mice in one step. In...
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