Gene Editing Could Help Pave the Way for Pig-to-Human Transplantations.
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DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.117.032246
Abstract: Although much of the promise of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing techniques has centered around correcting disease-causing gene mutations, the advance is also showing potential in the field of xenotransplantation, for example, for making porcine organs safe… read more here.
Keywords: gene editing; help pave; could help; pig genome ... See more keywords
Identification of the CKM Gene as a Potential Muscle-Specific Safe Harbor Locus in Pig Genome
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DOI: 10.3390/genes13050921
Abstract: Genetically modified pigs have shown considerable application potential in the fields of life science research and livestock breeding. Nevertheless, a barrier impedes the production of genetically modified pigs. There are too few safe harbor loci… read more here.
Keywords: ckm gene; pig genome; gene; safe harbor ... See more keywords