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Gene editing of the GJB2 locus in porcine embryos using CRISPR/Cas9 and cytosine base editors: toward a model of congenital deafness.
Scientific reports - 18 Apr 2026
Piñeiro-Silva Celia, Bermejo-Álvarez Pablo, García-Purriños Francisco José, Gadea Joaquín
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the GJB2 gene, which encodes Connexin 26 (Cx26), are responsible for the majority of cases of non-syndromic congenital hearing loss in humans. While murine GJB2 knockout models have provided mechanistic insight, anatomical and physiological differences limit their translational relevance. Pigs represent a valuable large-animal model because their auditory anatomy and maturation closely resemble those...
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