<span class='italic'>In ovo</span> RNAi opens new possibilities for functional genomics in vertebrates

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511546402.019

16 - In ovo RNAi opens new possibilities for functional genomics in vertebrates

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 31 July 2009

Rejina Sadhu and

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Andrew Fire and

Marshall Nirenberg

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Dimitris Bourikas: Affiliation:
University of Zurich, Institute of Zoology
Thomas Baeriswyl: Affiliation:
University of Zurich, Institute of Zoology
Rejina Sadhu: Affiliation:
University of Zurich, Institute of Zoology
Esther T. Stoeckli: Affiliation:
University of Zurich, Institute of Zoology
Krishnarao Appasani: Affiliation:
GeneExpression Systems, Inc., Massachusetts
Andrew Fire: Affiliation:
Stanford University, California

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The development of high-throughput methods has changed the way genes are analyzed. In the past, a spontaneous or targeted mutation was a prerequisite for the identification of a gene and its function. Today, genome-sequencing projects and large-scale screens provide a tremendous amount of information about the genetic make-up of an organism. Unfortunately, the long lists of genes expressed in specific tissues or distinct phases of an organism's life provide little or no information about the function of the expressed proteins. Functional gene analysis remains a time-consuming and challenging step that requires changes in gene expression in the context of a living organism. Therefore, the availability of suitable model systems is key to our progress in understanding the role of genes in biological processes. Model systems need to be easily accessible and efficient in producing functional read-outs of gene manipulation. Due to constraints in time and money these criteria were met only by invertebrate animal models, such as Drosophila and C. elegans (Adams and Sekelsky, 2002; St. Johnston, 2002; Lee et al., 2003; Simmer et al., 2003). For many studies, however, vertebrate model systems are required. The mouse has been the most widely used vertebrate model system, because technologies for genetic manipulations based on homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells are available and allow for selected inactivation of target genes (Porter, 1998; Müller, 1999; Jackson, 2001).

Type: Chapter
Information: RNA Interference Technology
From Basic Science to Drug Development
, pp. 220 - 232

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511546402.019 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2005

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