The expression of WAP-Fuc gene in genotypes of transgenic farm animals ? effectiveness of transgenesis with the use of DNA microinjection

• Authors: J. Jura , Z. Smorag , B. Gajda , W. Kareta , J.J. Kopchick , B. Kelder , P.A. Prieto
• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

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There are two principal applications of transgenic animals. Best known and most advanced application is to use transgenic animals (called bioreactors or molecular farms) for the production of various proteins or biopolymers of medical significance. The second application concerns efforts to improve the productivity traits of breeding animals. We have worked out methods which allow somatic cloning of mammals and gene knockout methods. These methods have been developing very rapidly in recent years and their efficiency will soon be improved to the extent that they will become profitable. For the time being, DNA microinjection with all its disadvantages, remains the principal method of producing transgenic bioreactors. In this paper, the effectiveness of production of transgenic rabbits, goats and pigs with the use of WAP-Fuc gene construct is presented.

Keywords

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GOAT; PIG; RABBIT; TRANSGENESIS

Discipline

• BIOTECHNOLOGY: BIOTECHNOLOGY

• Publisher: Committee of Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences
• Journal: Biotechnologia
• Year: 2003
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 216-222

Contributors

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J. Jura

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Z. Smorag

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B. Gajda

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W. Kareta

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J.J. Kopchick

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B. Kelder

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P.A. Prieto

• Document Type: ARTICLE
• Publication order reference: J. Jura, Zaklad Fizjologii Rozrodu Zwierzat, Instytut Zootechniki, 32-083 Balice k. Krakowa, Poland