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Zheng Z, Xu L, Gao Y, Dou H, Zhou Y, Feng X, He X, Tian Z, Song L, Mo G, Hu J, Zhao H, Wei H, Church GM, Yang L. Testing multiplexed anti-ASFV CRISPR-Cas9 in reducing African swine fever virus. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0216423. [PMID: 38563791 PMCID: PMC11218517 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02164-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly fatal viral disease that poses a significant threat to domestic pigs and wild boars globally. In our study, we aimed to explore the potential of a multiplexed CRISPR-Cas system in suppressing ASFV replication and infection. By engineering CRISPR-Cas systems to target nine specific loci within the ASFV genome, we observed a substantial reduction in viral replication in vitro. This reduction was achieved through the concerted action of both Type II and Type III RNA polymerase-guided gRNA expression. To further evaluate its anti-viral function in vivo, we developed a pig strain expressing the multiplexable CRISPR-Cas-gRNA via germline genome editing. These transgenic pigs exhibited normal health with continuous expression of the CRISPR-Cas-gRNA system, and a subset displayed latent viral replication and delayed infection. However, the CRISPR-Cas9-engineered pigs did not exhibit a survival advantage upon exposure to ASFV. To our knowledge, this study represents the first instance of a living organism engineered via germline editing to assess resistance to ASFV infection using a CRISPR-Cas system. Our findings contribute valuable insights to guide the future design of enhanced viral immunity strategies. IMPORTANCE ASFV is currently a devastating disease with no effective vaccine or treatment available. Our study introduces a multiplexed CRISPR-Cas system targeting nine specific loci in the ASFV genome. This innovative approach successfully inhibits ASFV replication in vitro, and we have successfully engineered pig strains to express this anti-ASFV CRISPR-Cas system constitutively. Despite not observing survival advantages in these transgenic pigs upon ASFV challenges, we did note a delay in infection in some cases. To the best of our knowledge, this study constitutes the first example of a germline-edited animal with an anti-virus CRISPR-Cas system. These findings contribute to the advancement of future anti-viral strategies and the optimization of viral immunity technologies.
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- Zezhong Zheng
- South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Qihan Biotechnology, Hangzhou, China
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- Qihan Biotechnology, Hangzhou, China
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- Qihan Biotechnology, Hangzhou, China
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- Qihan Biotechnology, Hangzhou, China
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- Yunan Agriculture University, Kunming, China
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Xu S, Wang J, Mao K, Jiao D, Li Z, Zhao H, Sun Y, Feng J, Lai Y, Peng R, Fu Y, Gan R, Chen S, Zhao HY, Wei HJ, Cheng Y. Generation and transcriptomic characterization of MIR137 knockout miniature pig model for neurodevelopmental disorders. Cell Biosci 2024; 14:86. [PMID: 38937838 PMCID: PMC11212353 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-024-01268-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disorders (ID), are highly debilitating childhood psychiatric conditions. Genetic factors are recognized as playing a major role in NDD, with a multitude of genes and genomic regions implicated. While the functional validation of NDD-associated genes has predominantly been carried out using mouse models, the significant differences in brain structure and gene function between mice and humans have limited the effectiveness of mouse models in exploring the underlying mechanisms of NDD. Therefore, it is important to establish alternative animal models that are more evolutionarily aligned with humans. RESULTS In this study, we employed CRISPR/Cas9 and somatic cell nuclear transplantation technologies to successfully generate a knockout miniature pig model of the MIR137 gene, which encodes the neuropsychiatric disorder-associated microRNA miR-137. The homozygous knockout of MIR137 (MIR137-/-) effectively suppressed the expression of mature miR-137 and led to the birth of stillborn or short-lived piglets. Transcriptomic analysis revealed significant changes in genes associated with neurodevelopment and synaptic signaling in the brains of MIR137-/- miniature pig, mirroring findings from human ASD transcriptomic data. In comparison to miR-137-deficient mouse and human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived neuron models, the miniature pig model exhibited more consistent changes in critical neuronal genes relevant to humans following the loss of miR-137. Furthermore, a comparative analysis identified differentially expressed genes associated with ASD and ID risk genes in both miniature pig and hiPSC-derived neurons. Notably, human-specific miR-137 targets, such as CAMK2A, known to be linked to cognitive impairments and NDD, exhibited dysregulation in MIR137-/- miniature pigs. These findings suggest that the loss of miR-137 in miniature pigs affects genes crucial for neurodevelopment, potentially contributing to the development of NDD. CONCLUSIONS Our study highlights the impact of miR-137 loss on critical genes involved in neurodevelopment and related disorders in MIR137-/- miniature pigs. It establishes the miniature pig model as a valuable tool for investigating neurodevelopmental disorders, providing valuable insights for potential applications in human research.
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- Shengyun Xu
- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming, 650092, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming, 650092, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China
- Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming, 650092, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China.
- Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming, 650092, China.
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Li J, Xing H, Liu K, Fan N, Xu K, Zhao H, Jiao D, Wei T, Cheng W, Guo J, Zhang X, Zhu F, Bu Z, Zhao D, Wang W, Wei HJ. Dysfunction of Complementarity Determining Region 1 Encoded by T Cell Receptor Beta Variable Gene Is Potentially Associated with African Swine Fever Virus Infection in Pigs. Microorganisms 2024; 12:1113. [PMID: 38930494 PMCID: PMC11205859 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12061113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The beta T-cell receptor (TRB) expressed by beta T cells is essential for foreign antigen recognition. The TRB locus contains a TRBV family that encodes three complementarity determining regions (CDRs). CDR1 is associated with antigen recognition and interactions with MHC molecules. In contrast to domestic pigs, African suids lack a 284-bp segment spanning exons 1 and 2 of the TRBV27 gene that contains a sequence encoding CDR1. In this study, we used the African swine fever virus (ASFV) as an example to investigate the effect of deleting the TRBV27-encoded CDR1 on the resistance of domestic pigs to exotic pathogens. We first successfully generated TRBV27-edited fibroblasts with disruption of the CDR1 sequence using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and used them as donor cells to generate gene-edited pigs via somatic cell nuclear transfer. The TRBV-edited and wild-type pigs were selected for synchronous ASFV infection. White blood cells were significantly reduced in the genetically modified pigs before ASFV infection. The genetically modified and wild-type pigs were susceptible to ASFV and exhibited typical fevers (>40 °C). However, the TRBV27-edited pigs had a higher viral load than the wild-type pigs. Consistent with this, the gene-edited pigs showed more clinical signs than the wild-type pigs. In addition, both groups of pigs died within 10 days and showed similar severe lesions in organs and tissues. Future studies using lower virulence ASFV isolates are needed to determine the relationship between the TRBV27 gene and ASFV infection in pigs over a relatively long period.
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- Jiayu Li
- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, National High Containment Facilities for Animal Diseases Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150069, China; (Z.B.); (D.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Prevention, National High Containment Facilities for Animal Diseases Control and Prevention, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150069, China; (Z.B.); (D.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650223, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; (J.L.); (H.X.); (K.L.); (N.F.); (K.X.); (H.Z.); (D.J.); (T.W.); (W.C.); (J.G.); (X.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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Nguyen TD, Li H, Zhuang Y, Chen B, Kinoshita K, Jamal MA, Xu K, Guo J, Jiao D, Tanabe K, Wei Y, Li Z, Cheng W, Qing Y, Zhao HY, Wei HJ. In vitro and in vivo development of interspecies Asian elephant embryos reconstructed with pig enucleated oocytes. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:1909-1918. [PMID: 35404767 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2058005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
Abstract
Interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer (iSCNT) has an immense potential to rescue endangered animals and extinct species like mammoths. In this study, we successfully established an Asian elephant's fibroblast cell lines from ear tissues, performed iSCNT with porcine oocytes and evaluated the in vitro and in vivo development of reconstructed embryos. A total of 7780 elephant-pig iSCNT embryos were successfully reconstructed and showed in vitro development with cleavage rate, 4-cell, 8-cell and blastocyst rate of 73.01, 30.48, 5.64, and 4.73%, respectively. The total number of elephant-pig blastocyte cells and diameter of hatched blastocyte was 38.67 and 252.75 μm, respectively. Next, we designed species-specific markers targeting EDNRB, AGRP and TYR genes to verify the genome of reconstructed embryos with donor nucleus/species. The results indicated that 53.2, 60.8, and 60.8% of reconstructed embryos (n = 235) contained elephant genome at 1-cell, 2-cell and 4-cell stages, respectively. However, the percentages decreased to 32.3 and 32.7% at 8-cell and blastocyst stages, respectively. Furthermore, we also evaluated the in vivo development of elephant-pig iSCNT cloned embryos and transferred 2260 reconstructed embryos into two surrogate gilts that successfully became pregnant and a total of 11 (1 and 10) fetuses were surgically recovered after 17 and 19 days of gestation, respectively. The crown-rump length and width of elephant-pig cloned fetuses were smaller than the control group. Unfortunately, none of these fetuses contained elephant genomes, which suggested that elephant embryos failed to develop in vivo. In conclusion, we successfully obtained elephant-pig reconstructed embryos for the first time and these embryos are able to develop to blastocyst, but the in vivo developmental failure needs further investigated.
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- Tien Dat Nguyen
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming, China
- Xenotransplantation Engineering Research Center in Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Zhao H, Ye W, Guo J, Wang J, Jiao D, Xu K, Yang C, Chen S, Jamal MA, Bai Z, Wei T, Cai J, Nguyen TD, Qing Y, Cheng W, Jia B, Li H, Zhao HY, Chen Q, Wei HJ. Development of RAG2-/-IL2Rγ-/Y immune deficient FAH-knockout miniature pig. Front Immunol 2022; 13:950194. [PMID: 36032112 PMCID: PMC9400017 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.950194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Human hepatocyte transplantation for liver disease treatment have been hampered by the lack of quality human hepatocytes. Pigs with their large body size, longevity and physiological similarities with human are appropriate animal models for the in vivo expansion of human hepatocytes. Here we report on the generation of RAG2-/-IL2Rγ-/YFAH-/- (RGFKO) pigs via CRISPR/Cas9 system and somatic cell nuclear transfer. We showed that thymic and splenic development in RGFKO pigs was impaired. V(D)J recombination processes were also inactivated. Consequently, RGFKO pigs had significantly reduced numbers of porcine T, B and NK cells. Moreover, due to the loss of FAH, porcine hepatocytes continuously undergo apoptosis and consequently suffer hepatic damage. Thus, RGFKO pigs are both immune deficient and constantly suffer liver injury in the absence of NTBC supplementation. These results suggest that RGFKO pigs have the potential to be engrafted with human hepatocytes without immune rejection, thereby allowing for large scale expansion of human hepatocytes.
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- Heng Zhao
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Hong-Jiang Wei, ; Qingfeng Chen, ; Hong-Ye Zhao,
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- *Correspondence: Hong-Jiang Wei, ; Qingfeng Chen, ; Hong-Ye Zhao,
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Centre, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Hong-Jiang Wei, ; Qingfeng Chen, ; Hong-Ye Zhao,
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Xu K, Yu H, Chen S, Zhang Y, Guo J, Yang C, Jiao D, Nguyen TD, Zhao H, Wang J, Wei T, Li H, Jia B, Jamal MA, Zhao HY, Huang X, Wei HJ. Production of Triple-Gene (GGTA1, B2M and CIITA)-Modified Donor Pigs for Xenotransplantation. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:848833. [PMID: 35573408 PMCID: PMC9097228 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.848833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Activation of human immune T-cells by swine leukocyte antigens class I (SLA-I) and class II (SLA-II) leads to xenograft destruction. Here, we generated the GGTA1, B2M, and CIITA (GBC) triple-gene-modified Diannan miniature pigs, analyzed the transcriptome of GBC-modified peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in the pig's spleen, and investigated their effectiveness in anti-immunological rejection. A total of six cloned piglets were successfully generated using somatic cell nuclear transfer, one of them carrying the heterozygous mutations in triple genes and the other five piglets carrying the homozygous mutations in GGTA1 and CIITA genes, but have the heterozygous mutation in the B2M gene. The autopsy of GBC-modified pigs revealed that a lot of spot bleeding in the kidney, severe suppuration and necrosis in the lungs, enlarged peripulmonary lymph nodes, and adhesion between the lungs and chest wall were found. Phenotyping data showed that the mRNA expressions of triple genes and protein expressions of B2M and CIITA genes were still detectable and comparable with wild-type (WT) pigs in multiple tissues, but α1,3-galactosyltransferase was eliminated, SLA-I was significantly decreased, and four subtypes of SLA-II were absent in GBC-modified pigs. In addition, even in swine umbilical vein endothelial cells (SUVEC) induced by recombinant porcine interferon gamma (IFN-γ), the expression of SLA-I in GBC-modified pig was lower than that in WT pigs. Similarly, the expression of SLA-II DR and DQ also cannot be induced by recombinant porcine IFN-γ. Through RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), 150 differentially expressed genes were identified in the PBMCs of the pig's spleen, and most of them were involved in immune- and infection-relevant pathways that include antigen processing and presentation and viral myocarditis, resulting in the pigs with GBC modification being susceptible to pathogenic microorganism. Furthermore, the numbers of human IgM binding to the fibroblast cells of GBC-modified pigs were obviously reduced. The GBC-modified porcine PBMCs triggered the weaker proliferation of human PBMCs than WT PBMCs. These findings indicated that the absence of the expression of α1,3-galactosyltransferase and SLA-II and the downregulation of SLA-I enhanced the ability of immunological tolerance in pig-to-human xenotransplantation.
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- Kaixiang Xu
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Province Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Wang J, Khan SU, Cao P, Chen X, Wang F, Zou D, Li H, Zhao H, Xu K, Jiao D, Yang C, Zhu F, Zhang Y, Su Y, Cheng W, Jia B, Qing Y, Jamal MA, Zhao HY, Wei HJ. Construction of PIK3C3 Transgenic Pig and Its Pathogenesis of Liver Damage. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:630. [PMID: 35629298 PMCID: PMC9146193 DOI: 10.3390/life12050630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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As a member of the PIKs family, PIK3C3 participates in autophagy and plays a central role in liver function. Several studies demonstrated that the complete suppression of PIK3C3 in mammals can cause hepatomegaly and hepatosteatosis. However, the function of PIK3C3 overexpression on the liver and other organs is still unknown. In this study, we successfully generated PIK3C3 transgenic pigs through somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) by designing a specific vector for the overexpression of PIK3C3. Plasmid identification was performed through enzyme digestion and transfected into the fetal fibroblasts derived from Diannan miniature pigs. After 2 weeks of culturing, six positive colonies obtained from a total of 14 cell colonies were identified through PCR. One positive cell line was selected as the donor cell line for SCNT for the construction of PIK3C3transgenic pigs. Thirty single blastocysts were collected and identified as PIK3C3 transgenic-positive blastocysts. Two surrogates became pregnant after transferring the reconstructed embryos into four surrogates. Fetal fibroblasts of PIK3C3-positive fetuses identified through PCR were used as donor cells for SCNT to generate PIK3C3 transgenic pigs. To further explore the function of PIK3C3 overexpression, genotyping and phenotyping of the fetuses and piglets obtained were performed by PCR, immunohistochemical, HE, and apoptosis staining. The results showed that inflammatory infiltration and vacuolar formation in hepatocytes and apoptotic cells, and the mRNA expression of NF-κB, TGF-β1, TLR4, TNF-α, and IL-6 significantly increased in the livers of PIK3C3 transgenic pigs when compared with wild-type (WT) pigs. Immunofluorescence staining showed that LC3B and LAMP-1-positive cells increased in the livers of PIK3C3 transgenic pigs. In the EBSS-induced autophagy of the porcine fibroblast cells (PFCs), the accumulated LC3II protein was cleared faster in PIK3C3 transgenic (PFCs) thanWT (PFCs). In conclusion, PIK3C3 overexpression promoted autophagy in the liver and associated molecular mechanisms related to the activation of ULK1, AMBR1, DRAM1, and MTOR, causing liver damage in pigs. Therefore, the construction of PIK3C3 transgenic pigs may provide a new experimental animal resource for liver diseases.
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- Jing Wang
- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory for Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Kunming 650201, China; (J.W.); (S.U.K.); (P.C.); (X.C.); (F.W.); (D.Z.); (H.L.); (H.Z.); (K.X.); (D.J.); (C.Y.); (F.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.S.); (W.C.); (B.J.); (Y.Q.); (M.A.J.)
- Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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Xu T, Yang M, Jian Z, Pan H, Jia J, Zhao S. Cloning of FITM2 gene and investigating its expression levels in Banna miniature inbred pig ( Sus scrofa) tissues. Anim Biotechnol 2022:1-7. [PMID: 35189068 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2041024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Fat storage-inducing transmembrane protein 2 (FITM2) plays an important role in regulating lipid storage and could be regarded as a candidate gene for intramuscular fat deposition in pigs. The aim of this study was to clone the coding domain sequence (CDS) of FITM2 gene, to compare the nucleotide acid and deduced amino acid sequences between breeds and species, to analyze the structure and characteristics of protein and to detect the expression profile of gene. The results exhibited that the CDS of FITM2 gene was 789 bp in length. The mutation of nucleotide acids led to the mutation of deduced amino acids between Banna miniature inbred pigs and other two breeds (Yorkshire × Landrace pigs and Duroc × (Landrace × Yorkshire) pigs). It was indicated that high identities of nucleotide acid and deduced amino acid sequences between Banna miniature inbred pigs and other species. The deduced amino acids were composed of loops and alpha helices in the structure. FITM2 protein may be a 30 kDa hydrophobic protein with 26 phosphorylation sites and one potential N-glycosylated site. FITM2 gene was widely expressed in various tissues, and the highest expression level was in adipose tissue.
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- Taojie Xu
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Xiang D, Jia B, Guo J, Shao Q, Hong Q, Wei H, Quan G, Wu G. Transcriptome Analysis of mRNAs and Long Non-Coding RNAs During Subsequent Embryo Development of Porcine Cloned Zygotes After Vitrification. Front Genet 2022; 12:753327. [PMID: 34976007 PMCID: PMC8718616 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.753327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Cryopreservation of porcine cloned zygotes has important implications for biotechnology and biomedicine research; however, lower embryo developmental potential remains an urgent problem to be resolved. For exploring the sublethal cryodamages during embryo development, this study was designed to acquire the mRNA and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) profiles of 2-cells, 4-cells and blastocysts derived from vitrified porcine cloned zygotes using transcriptome sequencing. We identified 167 differentially expressed (DE) mRNAs and 516 DE lncRNAs in 2-cell stage, 469 DE mRNAs and 565 lncRNAs in 4-cell stage, and 389 DE mRNAs and 816 DE lncRNAs in blastocyst stage. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that the DE mRNAs during embryo development were involved in many regulatory mechanisms related to cell cycle, cell proliferation, apoptosis, metabolism and others. Moreover, the target genes of DE lncRNAs in the three embryonic stages were also enriched in many key GO terms or pathways such as “defense response”, “linoleic acid metabolic process”, “embryonic axis specification”, “negative regulation of protein neddylation”, etc., In conclusion, the present study provided comprehensive transcriptomic data about mRNAs and lncRNAs for the vitrified porcine cloned zygotes during different developmental stages, which contributed to further understand the potential cryodamage mechanisms responsible for impaired embryo development.
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- Decai Xiang
- Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Gene Editing and Animal Cloning in Yunnan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Gene Editing and Animal Cloning in Yunnan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Gene Editing and Animal Cloning in Yunnan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, China
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Li H, Cheng W, Chen B, Pu S, Fan N, Zhang X, Jiao D, Shi D, Guo J, Li Z, Qing Y, Jia B, Zhao HY, Wei HJ. Efficient Generation of P53 Biallelic Mutations in Diannan Miniature Pigs Using RNA-Guided Base Editing. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11121417. [PMID: 34947951 PMCID: PMC8706133 DOI: 10.3390/life11121417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The base editing 3 (BE3) system, a single-base gene editing technology developed using CRISPR/Cas9n, has a broad range of applications for human disease model construction and gene therapy, as it is highly efficient, accurate, and non-destructive. P53 mutations are present in more than 50% of human malignancies. Due to the similarities between humans and pigs at the molecular level, pig models carrying P53 mutations can be used to research the mechanism of tumorigenesis and improve tumor diagnosis and treatment. According to pathogenic mutations of the human P53 gene at W146* and Q100*, sgRNAs were designed to target exon 4 and exon 5 of the porcine P53 gene. The target editing efficiencies of the two sgRNAs were 61.9% and 50.0%, respectively. The editing efficiency of the BE3 system was highest (about 60%) when C (or G) was at the 5th base. Puromycin screening revealed that 75.0% (21/28) and 68.7% (22/32) of cell colonies contained a P53 mutation at sgRNA-Exon5 and sgRNA-Exon4, respectively. The reconstructed embryos from sgRNA-Exon5-5# were transferred into six recipient gilts, all of which aborted. The reconstructed embryos from sgRNA-Exon4-7# were transferred into 6 recipient gilts, 3 of which became pregnant, resulting in 14 live and 3 dead piglets. Sequencing analyses of the target site confirmed 1 P53 monoallelic mutation and 16 biallelic mutations. The qPCR analysis showed that the P53 mRNA expression level was significantly decreased in different tissues of the P53 mutant piglets (p < 0.05). Additionally, confocal microscopy and western blot analysis revealed an absence of P53 expression in the P53 mutant fibroblasts, livers, and lung tissues. In conclusion, a porcine cancer model with a P53 point mutation can be obtained via the BE3 system and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).
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- Honghui Li
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- College of Plant Protection, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Correspondence: (H.-Y.Z.); (H.-J.W.)
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Porcine Gene Editing and Xenotransplantation, Kunming 650201, China; (H.L.); (W.C.); (B.C.); (S.P.); (N.F.); (X.Z.); (D.J.); (D.S.); (J.G.); (Z.L.); (Y.Q.); (B.J.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- Correspondence: (H.-Y.Z.); (H.-J.W.)
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Yu S, Zhang R, Shen Q, Zhu Z, Zhang J, Wu X, Zhao W, Li N, Yang F, Wei H, Hua J. ESRRB Facilitates the Conversion of Trophoblast-Like Stem Cells From Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells by Directly Regulating CDX2. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:712224. [PMID: 34616727 PMCID: PMC8488167 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.712224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Porcine-induced pluripotent stem cells (piPSCs) could serve as a great model system for human stem cell preclinical research. However, the pluripotency gene network of piPSCs, especially the function for the core transcription factor estrogen-related receptor beta (ESRRB), was poorly understood. Here, we constructed ESRRB-overexpressing piPSCs (ESRRB-piPSCs). Compared with the control piPSCs (CON-piPSCs), the ESRRB-piPSCs showed flat, monolayered colony morphology. Moreover, the ESRRB-piPSCs showed greater chimeric capacity into trophectoderm than CON-piPSCs. We found that ESRRB could directly regulate the expressions of trophoblast stem cell (TSC)-specific markers, including KRT8, KRT18 and CDX2, through binding to their promoter regions. Mutational analysis proved that the N-terminus zinc finger domain is indispensable for ESRRB to regulate the TSC markers. Furthermore, this regulation needs the participation of OCT4. Accordingly, the cooperation between ESRRB and OCT4 facilitates the conversion from pluripotent state to the trophoblast-like state. Our results demonstrated a unique and crucial role of ESRRB in determining piPSCs fate, and shed new light on the molecular mechanism underlying the segregation of embryonic and extra-embryonic lineages.
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- Shuai Yu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Gene Editing and Animal Cloning in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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Jiao D, Cheng W, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Guo J, Li Z, Shi D, Xiong Z, Qing Y, Jamal MA, Xu K, Zhao HY, Wei HJ. Improving porcine SCNT efficiency by selecting donor cells size. Cell Cycle 2021; 20:2264-2277. [PMID: 34583621 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2021.1980983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Considerable advancements have recently been achieved in porcine somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), but the efficiency remains low. Donor cell size might play an important role in SCNT, but its effects in pigs remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of porcine SCNT by selecting donor cells of suitable size. Porcine fetal fibroblasts (PFFs) were divided into three groups, group S (small, d ≤ 13 μm), group M (medium, 13 μm<d ≤ 18 μm), and group L (large, d > 18 μm), and their biological characteristics were analyzed. Next, SCNT was performed using PFFs of different sizes to evaluate the developmental potential of reconstructed embryos. The data showed that PFFs in groups S, M and L accounted for 17.5%, 47.7% and 34.8% of cells, respectively. Morphologically, cells in group S exhibited clear and regular cell membranes and nuclei, whereas cells in groups M and L displayed varying degrees of cell membrane protuberance, karyo-pyknosis, autophagy and mitochondrial abnormalities. In addition, the growth status and proliferation capabilities of cells in group S were significantly better than those of group M and group L. The percentage of cells at G0/G1 in group S and M were significantly greater than group L. The senescence rate of group S was lower than group M and group L. The apoptosis rate of group S was significantly lower than that of group L but comparable to that of group M . The cleavage rate of group S was also significantly greater than that of group M but comparable to that of group L . The blastocyst rate of group S was significantly greater than that of group M and group L. The blastocyst cell numbers of group S were also significantly greater than those of group M and group L. These findings suggested that small PFFs with a diameter of less than 13 μm are more suitable donor cells for SCNT in pigs.Abbreviations: DMEM: Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium; FBS: Fetal bovine serum; PBS: Phosphate buffer saline; PFFs: Porcine fetal fibroblast cells; SCNT: Somatic cell nuclear transfer.
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- Deling Jiao
- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key laboratory for porcine gene editing and xenotransplantation in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Xenotransplantation Research Engineering Center in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Improved efficiencies in the generation of multigene-modified pigs by recloning and using sows as the recipient. ZYGOTE 2021; 30:103-110. [PMID: 34176529 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199421000423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study was performed to improve production efficiency at the level of recipient pig and donor nuclei of transgenic cloned pigs used for xenotransplantation. To generate transgenic pigs, human endothelial protein C receptor (hEPCR) and human thrombomodulin (hTM) genes were introduced using the F2A expression vector into GalT-/-/hCD55+ porcine neonatal ear fibroblasts used as donor cells and cloned embryos were transferred to the sows and gilts. Cloned fetal kidney cells were also used as donor cells for recloning to increase production efficiency. Pregnancy and parturition rates after embryo transfer and preimplantation developmental competence were compared between cloned embryos derived from adult and fetal cells. Significantly higher parturition rates were shown in the group of sows (50.0 vs. 4.1%), natural oestrus (20.8 vs. 0%), and ovulated ovary (16.7 vs. 5.6%) compared with gilt, induced and non-ovulated, respectively (P < 0.05). When using gilts as recipients, final parturitions occurred in only the fetal cell groups and significantly higher blastocyst rates (15.1% vs. 21.3%) were seen (P < 0.05). Additionally, gene expression levels related to pluripotency were significantly higher in the fetal cell group (P < 0.05). In conclusion, sows can be recommended as recipients due to their higher efficiency in the generation of transgenic cloned pigs and cloned fetal cells also can be recommended as donor cells through correct nuclear reprogramming.
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Duan M, Liu F, Fu H, Lu S, Wang T. Preoperative Microbiomes and Intestinal Barrier Function Can Differentiate Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease From Normal Neurocognition in Elderly Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:592842. [PMID: 33869072 PMCID: PMC8044800 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.592842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Objective Emerging evidence links perturbations in the microbiome to neurodegeneration in amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and to surgical stress. In this study, we attempted to identify preoperative differences intestinal microbiota (IM) and barrier function between pAD [prodromal AD: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and aMCI] patients and normal neurocognition (NC) patients. Additionally, the potential associations between IM and barrier function, inflammation, and the clinical characteristics of pAD were evaluated. Design Eighty elderly patients scheduled to undergo orthopedic surgery were consecutively enrolled and grouped as NC, SCD, and aMCI following neuropsychological assessment. IM was determined by 16S rRNA MiSeq sequencing, and PICRUSt was used to predict functional shifts in IM. Furthermore, we investigated the association between IM and plasma claudin-1, occludin, LPS, systemic inflammatory cytokines, neuropsychological assessment, and clinical characteristics. Results There was a lower Chao1 index in the SCD group (P = 0.004) and differences in beta diversity among the three groups (PCA: P = 0.026, PCoA: P= 0.004). The relative abundance of Bacteroidetes was higher in the SCD group (P = 0.016, P = 0.008), and Firmicutes were more enriched in the aMCI group than in the SCD group (P= 0.026). At the family level, the total abundance of Gram-negative bacteria was higher in the SCD group than in the aMCI group (P = 0.047), and the Christensenellaceae family was detected at lower levels in the SCD and aMCI groups than in the NC group (P= 0.039). At the genus level, the eleven short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacteria exhibited differences among the three groups. PICRUSt analysis showed that the pathways involved in SCFA catabolism, biosynthesis, and adherent junctions were reduced in SCD patients, and lipid synthesis proteins were reduced in pAD patients. Meanwhile, elevated plasma LPS and CRP were observed in SCD patients, and higher plasma occludin in aMCI patients. The IM was correlated with plasma claudin-1, LPS, inflammatory factors, neuropsychological assessment, and clinical characteristics. Conclusion The intestines of SCD and aMCI patients preoperatively exhibited IM dysbiosis and barrier dysfunction, and elevated plasma LPS and CRP were observed in SCD patients.
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- Mei Duan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, China
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Wei L, Zeng B, Zhang S, Li F, Kong F, Ran H, Wei HJ, Zhao J, Li M, Li Y. Inbreeding Alters the Gut Microbiota of the Banna Minipig. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10112125. [PMID: 33207622 PMCID: PMC7697339 DOI: 10.3390/ani10112125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The mammalian gut microbiota is an indispensable part of host health. The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in nutrient digestibility, preventing colonization of pathogens and maintaining the host immune system. Host genetics has been conclusively shown to closely related to gut microbiota. Inbreeding can cause a decrease of the host’s genetic diversity, however, remarkably little is understood about the gut microbiota of pigs during inbreeding. The Banna minipig inbred is the world’s first successful large mammalian experimental animal inbred line since 1980 from full and half-siblings of the Diannan small-ear pig. Now, Banna minipig inbred has been inbred for over 37 generations, and the inbreeding coefficient is more than 99%. This study is the first to characterize and compare the composition and function of gut microbiota between the Diannan small-ear pig and Banna minipig inbred, aiming to better understand the influence of inbreeding on the gut microbiota. Abstract The gut microbiota coevolve with the host and can be stably transmitted to the offspring. Host genetics plays a crucial role in the composition and abundance of gut microbiota. Inbreeding can cause a decrease of the host’s genetic diversity and the heterozygosity. In this study, we used 16S rRNA gene sequencing to compare the differences of gut microbiota between the Diannan small-ear pig and Banna minipig inbred, aiming to understand the impact of inbreeding on the gut microbiota. Three dominant bacteria (Stenotrophlomonas, Streptococcus, and Lactobacillus) were steadily enriched in both the Diannan small-ear pig and Banna minipig inbred. After inbreeding, the gut microbiota alpha diversity and some potential probiotics (Bifidobacterium, Tricibacter, Ruminocaccae, Christensenellaceae, etc.) were significantly decreased, while the pathogenic Klebsiella bacteria was significantly increased. In addition, the predicted metagenomic analysis (PICRUSt2) indicated that several amino acid metabolisms (‘‘Valine, leucine, and isoleucine metabolism’’, ‘‘Phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis’’, ‘‘Histidine metabolism’’) were also markedly decreased after the inbreeding. Altogether our data reveal that host inbreeding altered the composition and the predicted function of the gut microbiome, which provides some data for the gut microbiota during inbreeding.
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- Limin Wei
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (L.W.); (B.Z.); (S.Z.); (F.L.); (H.R.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528231, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (L.W.); (B.Z.); (S.Z.); (F.L.); (H.R.)
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (L.W.); (B.Z.); (S.Z.); (F.L.); (H.R.)
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (L.W.); (B.Z.); (S.Z.); (F.L.); (H.R.)
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China;
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (L.W.); (B.Z.); (S.Z.); (F.L.); (H.R.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Gene Editing and Animal Cloning in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China;
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- Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA;
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (L.W.); (B.Z.); (S.Z.); (F.L.); (H.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (L.W.); (B.Z.); (S.Z.); (F.L.); (H.R.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528231, China
- Correspondence: (M.L.); (Y.L.)
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Extensive germline genome engineering in pigs. Nat Biomed Eng 2020; 5:134-143. [PMID: 32958897 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-020-00613-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The clinical applicability of porcine xenotransplantation-a long-investigated alternative to the scarce availability of human organs for patients with organ failure-is limited by molecular incompatibilities between the immune systems of pigs and humans as well as by the risk of transmitting porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs). We recently showed the production of pigs with genomically inactivated PERVs. Here, using a combination of CRISPR-Cas9 and transposon technologies, we show that pigs with all PERVs inactivated can also be genetically engineered to eliminate three xenoantigens and to express nine human transgenes that enhance the pigs' immunological compatibility and blood-coagulation compatibility with humans. The engineered pigs exhibit normal physiology, fertility and germline transmission of the 13 genes and 42 alleles edited. Using in vitro assays, we show that cells from the engineered pigs are resistant to human humoral rejection, cell-mediated damage and pathogenesis associated with dysregulated coagulation. The extensive genome engineering of pigs for greater compatibility with the human immune system may eventually enable safe and effective porcine xenotransplantation.
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Improved production of GTKO/hCD55/hCD59 triple-gene-modified Diannan miniature pigs for xenotransplantation by recloning. Transgenic Res 2020; 29:369-379. [PMID: 32358721 DOI: 10.1007/s11248-020-00201-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Multiple genetic modification is necessary for successful xenotransplantation from pigs. However, multiple-genetically modified cells usually suffer from various drug selections and long-term in vitro culture, which have a poor performance for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) to produce genetically modified pigs. We used to generate GTKO/hCD55/hCD59 triple-gene modified pigs by using drug-selective cell lines for SCNT, but the majority of cloned pigs were transgenic-negative individuals. In this study, to improve the production efficiency of multiple genetically modified pigs, we performed the recloning process by using transgenic porcine fetal fibroblast cells. As a result, two fetuses expressing hCD55 and hCD59 were obtained from 12 live-cloned fetuses, and one carrying high transgene expression was selected as a source of donor cells for recloning. Then we obtained 12 cloned piglets, all GTKO and carrying hCD55 and hCD59. Both hCD55 and hCD59 were expressed in fibroblast cells, but the expression levels of hCD55 and hCD59 were different among these piglets. Furthermore, piglet P5# had the highest expression of hCD55 and hCD59 in fibroblast cells than other piglets. Correspondingly, fibroblast cells of piglet P5# had significantly higher resistance against human serum-mediated cytolysis than those of piglet P11#. In conclusion, our results firstly provide support for improving efficiency of generating multiple genetically modified pig by recloning.
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Jia BY, Xiang DC, Zhang B, Quan GB, Shao QY, Hong QH, Wu GQ. Quality of vitrified porcine immature oocytes is improved by coculture with fresh oocytes during in vitro maturation. Mol Reprod Dev 2019; 86:1615-1627. [PMID: 31368632 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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It is essential to enhance the in vitro maturation (IVM) condition for immature oocytes after cryopreservation, particularly if limited numbers of oocytes collected from specific donors. The objective of this study was to determine if quality of vitrified porcine immature oocytes was enhanced by coculturing with fresh oocytes during IVM. To distinguish fresh versus vitrified oocytes, we used two types of coculture systems: (a) transwell two-chamber coculture; (b) labeling and tracing fresh oocytes with CellTracker™ Green CMFDA during conventional culture. Coculture systems significantly accelerated meiotic progression of vitrified oocytes and significantly increased blastocyst formation rates following parthenogenetic activation and somatic cell nuclear transfer. Reactive oxygen species generation in vitrified oocytes was ameliorated by the coculture conditions, with no significant difference between fresh and vitrified oocytes for intracellular glutathione level. Both coculture systems significantly increased rate of normal mitochondrial distribution in vitrified oocytes, but did not affect fluorescence intensity of mitochondria. The percentage of oocytes with normal endoplasmic reticulum (ER) distribution and ER fluorescence intensity were significantly higher in vitrified oocytes cocultured with fresh oocytes. After 20 hr of IVM, mRNA expression of COX2, HAS2, PTX3, and TNFAIP6 remained significantly higher in cumulus cells derived from vitrified oocytes and coculture systems significantly decreased the expression of these genes. Additionally, coculture methods prevented the reduction of mRNA expression for BMP15, ZAR1, POU5F1, and DNMT3A in vitrified oocytes. In conclusion, oocyte quality and subsequent embryo development of vitrified porcine immature oocytes were significantly improved by fresh oocyte coculture during IVM.
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- Bao-Yu Jia
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China
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Generation of pig induced pluripotent stem cells using an extended pluripotent stem cell culture system. Stem Cell Res Ther 2019; 10:193. [PMID: 31248457 PMCID: PMC6598264 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-019-1303-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Pigs have emerged as one of the most popular large animal models in biomedical research, which in many cases is considered as a superior choice over rodent models. In addition, transplantation studies using pig pluripotent stem (PS) cell derivatives may serve as a testbed for safety and efficacy prior to human trials. Recently, it has been shown that mouse and human PS cells cultured in LCDM (recombinant human LIF, CHIR 99021, (S)-(+)-dimethindene maleate, minocycline hydrochloride) medium exhibited extended developmental potential (designated as extended pluripotent stem cells, or EPS cells), which could generate both embryonic and extraembryonic tissues in chimeric mouse conceptus. Whether stable pig induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can be generated in LCDM medium and their chimeric competency remains unknown. Methods iPS cells were generated by infecting pig pericytes (PC) and embryonic fibroblasts (PEFs) with a retroviral vector encoding Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, and cMyc reprogramming factors and subsequently cultured in a modified LCDM medium. The pluripotency of PC-iPS and PEF-iPS cells was characterized by examining the expression of pluripotency-related transcription factors and surface markers, transcriptome analysis, and in vitro and in vivo differentiation capabilities. Chimeric contribution of PC-iPS cells to mouse and pig conceptus was also evaluated with fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and PCR analysis. Results In this study, using a modified version of the LCDM medium, we successfully generated iPS cells from both PCs and PEFs. Both PC-iPS and PEF-iPS cells maintained the stable “dome-shaped” morphology and genome stability after long-term culture. The immunocytochemistry analyses revealed that both PC-iPS and PEF-iPS cells expressed OCT4, SOX2, and SALL4, but only PC-iPS cells expressed NANOG and TRA-1-81 (faint). PC-iPS and PEF-iPS cells could be differentiated into cell derivatives of all three primary germ layers in vitro. The transcriptome analysis showed that PEF-iPS and PC-iPS cells clustered with pig ICM, Heatmap and volcano plot showed that there were 1475 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between PC-iPS and PEF-iPS cells (adjusted p value < 0.1), and the numbers of upregulated genes and downregulated genes in PC-iPS cells were 755 and 720, respectively. Upregulated genes were enriched with GO terms including regulation of stem cell differentiation, proliferation, development, and maintenance. And KEGG pathway enrichment in upregulated genes revealed Wnt, Jak-STAT, TGF-β, P53, and MAPK stem cell signaling pathways. Fluorescence microscopy and genomic PCR analyses using pig mtDNA-specific and GFP primers showed that the PC-iPS cell derivatives could be detected in both mouse and pig pre-implantation blastocysts and post-implantation conceptuses. Quantitative analysis via flow cytometry revealed that the chimeric contribution of pig PC-iPS cells in mouse conceptus was up to 0.04%. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that stable iPS cells could be generated in LCDM medium, which could give rise to both embryonic and extraembryonic cells in vivo. However, the efficiency and level of chimeric contribution of pig LCDM-iPS cells were found low. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13287-019-1303-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Liu F, Liu J, Yuan Z, Qing Y, Li H, Xu K, Zhu W, Zhao H, Jia B, Pan W, Guo J, Zhang X, Cheng W, Wang W, Zhao HY, Wei HJ. Generation of GTKO Diannan Miniature Pig Expressing Human Complementary Regulator Proteins hCD55 and hCD59 via T2A Peptide-Based Bicistronic Vectors and SCNT. Mol Biotechnol 2019; 60:550-562. [PMID: 29916131 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-018-0091-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pig-to-human organ transplantation has drawn attention in recent years due to the potential use of pigs as an alternative source of human donor organs. While GGTA1 knockout (GTKO) can protect xenografts from hyperacute rejection, complement-dependent cytotoxicity might still contribute to this type of rejection. To prolong the xenograft survival, we utilized a T2A-mediated pCMV-hCD55-T2A-hCD59-Neo vector and transfected the plasmid into GTKO Diannan miniature pig fetal fibroblasts. After G418 selection combined with single-cell cloning culture, four colonies were obtained, and three of these were successfully transfected with the hCD55 and hCD59. One of the three colonies was selected as donor cells for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). Then, the reconstructed embryos were transferred into eight recipient gilts, resulting in four pregnancies. Three of the pregnant gilts delivered, yielding six piglets. Only one piglet carried hCD55 and hCD59 genetic modification. The expression levels of the GGTA1, hCD55, and hCD59 in the tissues and fibroblasts of the piglet were determined by q-PCR, fluorescence microscopy, immunohistochemical staining, and western blotting analyses. The results showed the absence of GGTA1 and the coexpression of the hCD55 and hCD59. However, the mRNA expression levels of hCD55 and hCD59 in the GTKO/hCD55/hCD59 pig fibroblasts were lower than that in human 293T cells, which may be caused by low copy number and/or CMV promoter methylation. Furthermore, we performed human complement-mediated cytolysis assays using human serum solutions from 0 to 60%. The result showed that the fibroblasts of this triple-gene modified piglet had greater survival rates than that of wild-type and GTKO controls. Taken together, these results indicate that T2A-mediated polycistronic vector system combined with SCNT can effectively generate multiplex genetically modified pigs, additional hCD55 and hCD59 expression on top of a GTKO genetic background markedly enhance the protective effect towards human serum-mediated cytolysis than those of GTKO alone. Thus, we suggest that GTKO/hCD55/hCD59 triple-gene-modified Diannan miniature pig will be a more eligible donor for xenotransplantation.
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- Fengjuan Liu
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Hunan Xeno Life Science Co., Ltd, Changsha, 410600, China.
- Institute for Cell Transplantation and Gene Therapy, The Third Xiangya Hospital Central-South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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Chen J, Zeng W, Pan W, Peng C, Zhang J, Su J, Long W, Zhao H, Zuo X, Xie X, Wu J, Nie L, Zhao HY, Wei HJ, Chen X. Symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus are diagnosed in leptin transgenic pigs. PLoS Biol 2018; 16:e2005354. [PMID: 30169503 PMCID: PMC6147741 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.2005354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Leptin is a well-known adipokine that plays a critical role in immune responses. To further explore the immunological roles of leptin, we developed a transgenic leptin pig controlled by the pig leptin (pleptin) promoter to overexpress leptin. Symptoms typically associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were evident in this transgenic pig strain, including anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia as well as kidney and liver impairment. Histologically, there were increased immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels, elevated antiplatelet antibody (APA) levels, and deposition of immune complexes in the kidney and liver. In addition, anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies (dsDNAs), antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), and antinucleosome antibodies (ANuAs) were all significantly increased in serum immunological examinations. These findings were also accompanied by repression of the regulatory T cell (Treg) ratio. Significantly, glucocorticoid experimental therapies partially relieved the autoimmune responses and bleeding symptoms observed in these transgenic leptin pigs. Together, these results indicate that leptin plays a critical role in the development of autoimmune disorders and demonstrate that our transgenic leptin pigs can act as a valuable model of SLE.
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- Junchen Chen
- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- * E-mail: (XC); (HJW)
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- * E-mail: (XC); (HJW)
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Taweechaipaisankul A, Kim GA, Jin JX, Yeom SC, Lee BC. Establishment and identification of cell lines from type O blood Korean native pigs and their efficiency in supporting embryonic development via somatic cell nuclear transfer. J Vet Sci 2018; 19:492-499. [PMID: 29486531 PMCID: PMC6070591 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2018.19.4.492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Revised: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Due to their similarities with humans in anatomy, physiology, and genetics miniature pigs are becoming an attractive model for biomedical research. We aim to establish and evaluate blood type O cells derived from Korean native pig (KNP), a typical miniature pig breed in Korea. Ten cell lines derived from 8 KNP piglets and one adult female KNP (kidney and ear tissues) were established. To confirm the presence of blood type O, genomic DNA, fucosyltransferase (FUT) expression, and immunofluorescence staining were examined. Additionally, fluorescence-activated cell sorting and somatic cell nuclear transfer were performed to investigate the normality of the cell lines and to evaluate their effectiveness in embryo development. We found no significant bands corresponding to specific blood group A, and no increase in FUT expression in cell lines derived from piglets No. 1, No. 4, No. 5, No. 8, and the adult female KNP; moreover, they showed normal levels of expression of α 1,3-galactosyltransferase and cytidine monophosphate-N-acetylneuraminic acid hydroxylase. There was no significant difference in embryo development between skin and kidney fibroblasts derived from the blood type O KNPs. In conclusion, we successfully established blood type O KNP cell lines, which may serve as a useful model in xenotransplantation research.
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- Anukul Taweechaipaisankul
- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Institutes of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang 25354, Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.,Institutes of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang 25354, Korea
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Yu H, Long W, Zhang X, Xu K, Guo J, Zhao H, Li H, Qing Y, Pan W, Jia B, Zhao HY, Huang X, Wei HJ. Generation of GHR-modified pigs as Laron syndrome models via a dual-sgRNAs/Cas9 system and somatic cell nuclear transfer. J Transl Med 2018; 16:41. [PMID: 29482569 PMCID: PMC5828148 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-018-1409-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laron syndrome is an autosomal disease resulting from mutations in the growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene. The only therapeutic treatment for Laron syndrome is recombinant insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), which has been shown to have various side effects. The improved Laron syndrome models are important for better understanding the pathogenesis of the disease and developing corresponding therapeutics. Pigs have become attractive biomedical models for human condition due to similarities in anatomy, physiology, and metabolism relative to humans, which could serve as an appropriate model for Laron syndrome. METHODS To further improve the GHR knockout (GHRKO) efficiency and explore the feasibility of precise DNA deletion at targeted sites, the dual-sgRNAs/Cas9 system was designed to target GHR exon 3 in pig fetal fibroblasts (PFFs). The vectors encoding sgRNAs and Cas9 were co-transfected into PFFs by electroporation and GHRKO cell lines were established by single cell cloning culture. Two biallelic knockout cell lines were selected as the donor cell line for somatic cell nuclear transfer for the generation of GHRKO pigs. The genotype of colonies, cloned fetuses and piglets were identified by T7 endonuclease I (T7ENI) assay and sequencing. The GHR expression in the fibroblasts and piglets was analyzed by confocal microscopy, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (q-PCR), western blotting (WB) and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. The phenotype of GHRKO pigs was recapitulated through level detection of IGF-I and glucose, and measurement of body weight and body size. GHRKO F1 generation were generated by crossing with wild-type pigs, and their genotype was detected by T7ENI assay and sequencing. GHRKO F2 generation was obtained via self-cross of GHRKO F1 pigs. Their genotypes of GHRKO F2 generation was also detected by Sanger sequencing. RESULTS In total, 19 of 20 single-cell colonies exhibited biallelic modified GHR (95%), and the efficiency of DNA deletion mediated by dual-sgRNAs/Cas9 was as high as 90% in 40 GHR alleles of 20 single-cell colonies. Two types of GHR allelic single-cell colonies (GHR-47/-1, GHR-47/-46) were selected as donor cells for the generation of GHRKO pigs. The reconstructed embryos were transferred into 15 recipient gilts, resulting in 15 GHRKO newborn piglets and 2 fetuses. The GHRKO pigs exhibited slow growth rates and small body sizes. From birth to 13 months old, the average body weight of wild-type pigs varied from 0.6 to 89.5 kg, but that of GHRKO pigs varied from only 0.9 to 37.0 kg. Biochemically, the knockout pigs exhibited decreased serum levels of IGF-I and glucose. Furthermore, the GHRKO pigs had normal reproduction ability, as eighteen GHRKO F1 piglets were obtained via mating a GHRKO pig with wild-type pigs and five GHRKO F2 piglets were obtained by self-cross of F1 generation, indicating that modified GHR alleles can pass to the next generation via germline transmission. CONCLUSION The dual-sgRNAs/Cas9 is a reliable system for DNA deletion and that GHRKO pigs conform to typical phenotypes of those observed in Laron patients, suggesting that these pigs could serve as an appropriate model for Laron syndrome.
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- Honghao Yu
- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 100 Haike Rd., Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201210 China
- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 100 Haike Rd., Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201210 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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Miyoshi K, Kawaguchi H, Maeda K, Sato M, Akioka K, Noguchi M, Horiuchi M, Tanimoto A. Birth of Cloned Microminipigs Derived from Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Embryos That Have Been Transiently Treated with Valproic Acid. Cell Reprogram 2017; 18:390-400. [PMID: 27906585 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2016.0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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In our previous study, we found that treatment of miniature pig somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) embryos with 4 mM valproic acid (VPA), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, for 48 hours after activation enhanced blastocyst formation rate and octamer-binding transcription factor-3/4 (Oct-3/4) gene expression at the late blastocyst stage; however, the production of viable cloned pups failed, when those VPA-treated SCNT embryos were transferred to recipients. This failure suggests that the present VPA treatment is suboptimal. In the present study, we explored the optimal conditions for VPA to have beneficial effects on the development of SCNT embryos. When miniature pig SCNT embryos were treated with 8 mM VPA for 24 hours after activation, both the rates of blastocyst formation and blastocysts expressing the Oct-3/4 gene were significantly (p < 0.05) improved. A similar increase in blastocyst formation was also observed when microminipig-derived cells were used as SCNT donors. Five cloned piglets were obtained after the transfer of 152 microminipig SCNT embryos that had been treated with 8 mM VPA for 24 hours. The results indicated that a short duration of treatment with VPA improves the development of both miniature pig and microminipig SCNT embryos, possibly via an enhanced reprogramming mechanism.
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- Kazuchika Miyoshi
- 1 Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University , Kagoshima, Japan
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- 2 Department of Hygiene and Health Promotion Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University , Kagoshima, Japan
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- 1 Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University , Kagoshima, Japan
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- 3 Section of Gene Expression Regulation, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University , Kagoshima, Japan
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- 4 Department of Veterinary Histopathology, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kagoshima University , Kagoshima, Japan
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- 5 Laboratory of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University , Kanagawa, Japan
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- 2 Department of Hygiene and Health Promotion Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University , Kagoshima, Japan
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- 6 Department of Pathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University , Kagoshima, Japan
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Shen Y, Xu K, Yuan Z, Guo J, Zhao H, Zhang X, Zhao L, Qing Y, Li H, Pan W, Jia B, Zhao HY, Wei HJ. Efficient generation of P53 biallelic knockout Diannan miniature pigs via TALENs and somatic cell nuclear transfer. J Transl Med 2017; 15:224. [PMID: 29100547 PMCID: PMC5670695 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-017-1327-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Pigs have many features that make them attractive as biomedical models for various diseases, including cancer. P53 is an important tumor suppressor gene that exerts a central role in protecting cells from oncogenic transformation and is mutated in a large number of human cancers. P53 mutations occur in almost every type of tumor and in over 50% of all tumors. In a recent publication, pigs with a mutated P53 gene were generated that resulted in lymphoma and renal and osteogenic tumors. However, approximately 80% of human tumors have dysfunctional P53. A P53-deficient pig model is still required to elucidate. Methods Transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs) were designed to target porcine P53 exon 4. The targeting activity was evaluated using a luciferase SSA recombination assay. P53 biallelic knockout (KO) cell lines were established from single-cell colonies of fetal fibroblasts derived from Diannan miniature pigs followed by electroporation with TALENs plasmids. One cell line was selected as the donor cell line for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) for the generation of P53 KO pigs. P53 KO stillborn fetuses and living piglets were obtained. Gene typing of the collected cloned individuals was performed by T7EI assay and sequencing. Fibroblast cells from Diannan miniature piglets with a P53 biallelic knockout or wild type were analyzed for the P53 response to doxorubicin treatment by confocal microscopy and western blotting. Results The luciferase SSA recombination assay revealed that the targeting activities of the designed TALENs were 55.35-fold higher than those of the control. Eight cell lines (8/19) were mutated for P53, and five of them were biallelic knockouts. One of the biallelic knockout cell lines was selected as nuclear donor cells for SCNT. The cloned embryos were transferred into five recipient gilts, three of them becoming pregnant. Five live fetuses were obtained from one surrogate by caesarean section after 38 days of gestation for genotyping. Finally, six live piglets and one stillborn piglet were collected from two recipients by caesarean section. Sequencing analyses of the target site confirmed the P53 biallelic knockout in all fetuses and piglets, consistent with the genotype of the donor cells. The qPCR analysis showed that the expression of the P53 mRNA had significant reduction in various tissues of the knockout piglets. Furthermore, confocal microscopy and western blotting analyses demonstrated that the fibroblast cells of Diannan miniature piglets with a P53 biallelic knockout were defective in mediating DNA damage when incubated with doxorubicin. Conclusion TALENs combined with SCNT was successfully used to generate P53 KO Diannan miniature pigs. Although these genetically engineered Diannan miniature pigs had no tumorigenic signs, the P53 gene was dysfunctional. We believe that these pigs will provide powerful new resources for preclinical oncology and basic cancer research. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12967-017-1327-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Youfeng Shen
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,Key Laboratory Animal Nutrition and Feed of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,Key Laboratory Animal Nutrition and Feed of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China. .,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China. .,Key Laboratory Animal Nutrition and Feed of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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Niu D, Wei HJ, Lin L, George H, Wang T, Lee IH, Zhao HY, Wang Y, Kan Y, Shrock E, Lesha E, Wang G, Luo Y, Qing Y, Jiao D, Zhao H, Zhou X, Wang S, Wei H, Güell M, Church GM, Yang L. Inactivation of porcine endogenous retrovirus in pigs using CRISPR-Cas9. Science 2017; 357:1303-1307. [PMID: 28798043 DOI: 10.1126/science.aan4187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 445] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Xenotransplantation is a promising strategy to alleviate the shortage of organs for human transplantation. In addition to the concerns about pig-to-human immunological compatibility, the risk of cross-species transmission of porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs) has impeded the clinical application of this approach. We previously demonstrated the feasibility of inactivating PERV activity in an immortalized pig cell line. We now confirm that PERVs infect human cells, and we observe the horizontal transfer of PERVs among human cells. Using CRISPR-Cas9, we inactivated all of the PERVs in a porcine primary cell line and generated PERV-inactivated pigs via somatic cell nuclear transfer. Our study highlights the value of PERV inactivation to prevent cross-species viral transmission and demonstrates the successful production of PERV-inactivated animals to address the safety concern in clinical xenotransplantation.
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- Dong Niu
- eGenesis, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.,College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- eGenesis, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animal Science, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animal Science, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Research Institute of Shenzhen Jinxinnong Technology, Shenzhen 518106, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animal Science, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- eGenesis, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.,Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.,Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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Nie JY, Zhu XX, Xie BK, Nong SQ, Ma QY, Xu HY, Yang XG, Lu YQ, Lu KH, Liao YY, Lu SS. Successful cloning of an adult breeding boar from the novel Chinese Guike No. 1 swine specialized strain. 3 Biotech 2016; 6:218. [PMID: 28330290 PMCID: PMC5055876 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-016-0525-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Somatic cloning, also known as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), is a promising technology which has been expected to rapidly extend the population of elaborately selected breeding boars with superior production performance. Chinese Guike No. 1 pig breed is a novel swine specialized strain incorporated with the pedigree background of Duroc and Chinese Luchuan pig breeds, thus inherits an excellent production performance. The present study was conducted to establish somatic cloning procedures of adult breeding boars from the Chinese Guike No. 1 specialized strain. Ear skin fibroblasts were first isolated from a three-year-old Chinese Guike No. 1 breeding boar, and following that, used as donor cell to produce nuclear transfer embryos. Such cloned embryos showed full in vitro development and with the blastocyst formation rate of 18.4 % (37/201, three independent replicates). Finally, after transferring of 1187 nuclear transfer derived embryos to four surrogate recipients, six live piglets with normal health and development were produced. The overall cloning efficiency was 0.5 % and the clonal provenance of such SCNT derived piglets was confirmed by DNA microsatellite analysis. All of the cloned piglets were clinically healthy and had a normal weight at 1 month of age. Collectively, the first successful cloning of an adult Chinese Guike No. 1 breeding boar may lay the foundation for future improving the pig production industry.
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- Jun-Yu Nie
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi High Education Key Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi High Education Key Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Livestock Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Institute of Animal Sciences, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Livestock Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Institute of Animal Sciences, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Livestock Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Institute of Animal Sciences, Nanning, 530001, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi High Education Key Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi High Education Key Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi High Education Key Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi High Education Key Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Livestock Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Institute of Animal Sciences, Nanning, 530001, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi High Education Key Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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Cheng W, Zhao H, Yu H, Xin J, Wang J, Zeng L, Yuan Z, Qing Y, Li H, Jia B, Yang C, Shen Y, Zhao L, Pan W, Zhao HY, Wang W, Wei HJ. Efficient generation of GGTA1-null Diannan miniature pigs using TALENs combined with somatic cell nuclear transfer. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2016; 14:77. [PMID: 27821126 PMCID: PMC5100250 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-016-0212-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND α1,3-Galactosyltransferase (GGTA1) is essential for the biosynthesis of glycoproteins and therefore a simple and effective target for disrupting the expression of galactose α-1,3-galactose epitopes, which mediate hyperacute rejection (HAR) in xenotransplantation. Miniature pigs are considered to have the greatest potential as xenotransplantation donors. A GGTA1-knockout (GTKO) miniature pig might mitigate or prevent HAR in xenotransplantation. METHODS Transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs) were designed to target exon 6 of porcine GGTA1 gene. The targeting activity was evaluated using a luciferase SSA recombination assay. Biallelic GTKO cell lines were established from single-cell colonies of fetal fibroblasts derived from Diannan miniature pigs following transfection by electroporation with TALEN plasmids. One cell line was selected as donor cell line for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) for the generation of GTKO pigs. GTKO aborted fetuses, stillborn fetuses and live piglets were obtained. Genotyping of the collected cloned individuals was performed. The Gal expression in the fibroblasts and one piglet was analyzed by fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), confocal microscopy, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and western blotting. RESULTS The luciferase SSA recombination assay revealed that the targeting activities of the designed TALENs were 17.1-fold higher than those of the control. Three cell lines (3/126) showed GGTA1 biallelic knockout after modification by the TALENs. The GGTA1 biallelic modified C99# cell line enabled high-quality SCNT, as evidenced by the 22.3 % (458/2068) blastocyst developmental rate of the reconstructed embryos. The reconstructed GTKO embryos were subsequently transferred into 18 recipient gilts, of which 12 became pregnant, and six miscarried. Eight aborted fetuses were collected from the gilts that miscarried. One live fetus was obtained from one surrogate by caesarean after 33 d of gestation for genotyping. In total, 12 live and two stillborn piglets were collected from six surrogates by either caesarean or natural birth. Sequencing analyses of the target site confirmed the homozygous GGTA1-null mutation in all fetuses and piglets, consistent with the genotype of the donor cells. Furthermore, FACS, confocal microscopy, IHC and western blotting analyses demonstrated that Gal epitopes were completely absent from the fibroblasts, kidneys and pancreas of one GTKO piglet. CONCLUSIONS TALENs combined with SCNT were successfully used to generate GTKO Diannan miniature piglets.
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- Wenmin Cheng
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- Research Center of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin, 719000 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- Hunan Xeno Life Science Co., Ltd, Changsha, 410600 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- Institute for Cell Transplantation and Gene Therapy, The Third Xiangya Hospital Central-South University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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- Hunan Xeno Life Science Co., Ltd, Changsha, 410600 China
- Institute for Cell Transplantation and Gene Therapy, The Third Xiangya Hospital Central-South University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201 China
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Yoo JG, Kim BW, Park MR, Kwon DN, Choi YJ, Shin TS, Cho BW, Seo J, Kim JH, Cho SK. Influences of somatic donor cell sex on in vitro and in vivo embryo development following somatic cell nuclear transfer in pigs. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2016; 30:585-592. [PMID: 27764913 PMCID: PMC5394846 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.16.0591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 09/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Objective The present study investigates pre- and post-implantation developmental competence of nuclear-transferred porcine embryos derived from male and female fetal fibroblasts. Methods Male and female fetal fibroblasts were transferred to in vitro-matured enucleated oocytes and in vitro and in vivo developmental competence of reconstructed embryos was investigated. And, a total of 6,789 female fibroblast nuclear-transferred embryos were surgically transferred into 41 surrogate gilts and 4,746 male fibroblast nuclear-transferred embryos were surgically transferred into 25 surrogate gilts. Results The competence to develop into blastocysts was not significantly different between the sexes. The mean cell number of female and male cloned blastocysts obtained by in vivo culture (143.8±10.5 to 159.2±14.8) was higher than that of in vitro culture of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) groups (31.4±8.3 to 33.4±11.1). After embryo transfer, 5 pregnant gilts from each treatment delivered 15 female and 22 male piglets. The average birth weight of the cloned piglets, gestation length, and the postnatal survival rates were not significantly different (p<0.05) between sexes. Conclusion The present study found that the sex difference of the nuclear donor does not affect the developmental rate of porcine SCNT embryos. Furthermore, postnatal survivability of the cloned piglets was not affected by the sex of the donor cell.
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- Jae-Gyu Yoo
- Animal Diseases and Biosecurity Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, Pusan National University, Miryang 627-706, Korea
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- Animal Diseases and Biosecurity Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, KonKuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, KonKuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, Pusan National University, Miryang 627-706, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, Pusan National University, Miryang 627-706, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, Pusan National University, Miryang 627-706, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, KonKuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, Pusan National University, Miryang 627-706, Korea
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Yu HH, Zhao H, Qing YB, Pan WR, Jia BY, Zhao HY, Huang XX, Wei HJ. Porcine Zygote Injection with Cas9/sgRNA Results in DMD-Modified Pig with Muscle Dystrophy. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:E1668. [PMID: 27735844 PMCID: PMC5085701 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17101668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Revised: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Dystrophinopathy, including Duchenne muscle dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscle dystrophy (BMD) is an incurable X-linked hereditary muscle dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene in coding dystrophin. Advances in further understanding DMD/BMD for therapy are expected. Studies on mdx mice and dogs with muscle dystrophy provide limited insight into DMD disease mechanisms and therapeutic testing because of the different pathological manifestations. Miniature pigs share similar physiology and anatomy with humans and are thus an excellent animal model of human disease. Here, we successfully achieved precise DMD targeting in Chinese Diannan miniature pigs by co-injecting zygotes with Cas9 mRNA and sgRNA targeting DMD. Two piglets were obtained after embryo transfer, one of piglets was identified as DMD-modified individual via traditional cloning, sequencing and T7EN1 cleavage assay. An examination of targeting rates in the DMD-modified piglet revealed that sgRNA:Cas9-mediated on-target mosaic mutations were 70% and 60% of dystrophin alleles in skeletal and smooth muscle, respectively. Meanwhile, no detectable off-target mutations were found, highlighting the high specificity of genetic modification using CRISPR/Cas9. The DMD-modified piglet exhibited degenerative and disordered phenotypes in skeletal and cardiac muscle, and declining thickness of smooth muscle in the stomach and intestine. In conclusion, we successfully generated myopathy animal model by modifying the DMD via CRISPR/Cas9 system in a miniature pig.
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MESH Headings
- Alleles
- Animals
- Base Sequence
- CRISPR-Cas Systems/genetics
- Disease Models, Animal
- Dystrophin/genetics
- Dystrophin/metabolism
- Embryo Transfer
- Genotype
- Immunohistochemistry
- Microscopy, Fluorescence
- Muscle, Skeletal/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth/metabolism
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne/metabolism
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne/pathology
- Mutation
- Phenotype
- RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems/genetics
- RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems/metabolism
- RNA, Messenger/metabolism
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
- Swine
- Swine, Miniature
- Zygote/metabolism
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- Hong-Hao Yu
- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 100 Haike Rd., Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201210, China.
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
- Research Center of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 100 Haike Rd., Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201210, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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Generation of biallelic knock-out sheep via gene-editing and somatic cell nuclear transfer. Sci Rep 2016; 6:33675. [PMID: 27654750 PMCID: PMC5031972 DOI: 10.1038/srep33675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Transgenic sheep can be used to achieve genetic improvements in breeds and as an important large-animal model for biomedical research. In this study, we generated a TALEN plasmid specific for ovine MSTN and transfected it into fetal fibroblast cells of STH sheep. MSTN biallelic-KO somatic cells were selected as nuclear donor cells for SCNT. In total, cloned embryos were transferred into 37 recipient gilts, 28 (75.7%) becoming pregnant and 15 delivering, resulting in 23 lambs, 12 of which were alive. Mutations in the lambs were verified via sequencing and T7EI assay, and the gene mutation site was consistent with that in the donor cells. Off-target analysis was performed, and no off-target mutations were detected. MSTN KO affected the mRNA expression of MSTN relative genes. The growth curve for the resulting sheep suggested that MSTN KO caused a remarkable increase in body weight compared with those of wild-type sheep. Histological analyses revealed that MSTN KO resulted in muscle fiber hypertrophy. These findings demonstrate the successful generation of MSTN biallelic-KO STH sheep via gene editing in somatic cells using TALEN technology and SCNT. These MSTN mutant sheep developed and grew normally, and exhibited increased body weight and muscle growth.
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Liu G, Liu K, Wei H, Li L, Zhang S. Generation of porcine fetal fibroblasts expressing the tetracycline-inducible Cas9 gene by somatic cell nuclear transfer. Mol Med Rep 2016; 14:2527-33. [PMID: 27430306 PMCID: PMC4991725 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Cas9 endonuclease, from so-called clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated (Cas) systems of Streptococcus pyogenes, type II functions as an RNA-guided endonuclease and edits the genomes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, including deletion and insertion by DNA double-stranded break repair mechanisms. In previous studies, it was observed that Cas9, with a genome-scale lentiviral single-guide RNA library, could be applied to a loss-of-function genetic screen, although the loss-of-function genes have yet to be verified in vitro and this approach has not been used in porcine cells. Based on these observations, lentiviral Cas9 was used to infect porcine primary fibroblasts to achieve cell colonies carrying Cas9 endonuclease. Subsequently, porcine fetal fibroblasts expressing the tetracycline-inducible Cas9 gene were generated by somatic cell nuclear transfer, and three 30 day transgenic porcine fetal fibroblasts (PFFs) were obtained. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), reverse transcription-PCR and western blot analysis indicated that the PFFs were Cas9-positive. In addition, one of the three integrations was located near to known functional genes in the PFF1 cell line, whereas neither of the integrations was located in the PFF1 or PFF2 cell lines. It was hypothesized that these transgenic PFFs may be useful for conditional genomic editing in pigs, and for generating ideal modified porcine models.
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- Guoqian Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro‑Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro‑Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro‑Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro‑Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro‑Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, P.R. China
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Huan Y, Hu K, Xie B, Shi Y, Wang F, Zhou Y, Liu S, Huang B, Zhu J, Liu Z, He Y, Li J, Kong Q, Liu Z. Ovulation Statuses of Surrogate Gilts Are Associated with the Efficiency of Excellent Pig Cloning. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0142549. [PMID: 26565717 PMCID: PMC4643933 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0142549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 10/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is an assisted reproductive technique that can produce multiple copies of excellent livestock. However, low cloning efficiency limits the application of SCNT. In this study, we systematically investigated the major influencing factors related to the overall cloning efficiency in pigs. Here, 13620 cloned embryos derived from excellent pigs were transferred into 79 surrogate gilts, and 119 live cloned piglets were eventually generated. During cloning, group of cloned embryos derived from excellent Landrace or Large white pigs presented no significant differences of cleavage and blastocyst rates, blastocyst cell numbers, surrogate pregnancy and delivery rates, average numbers of piglets born and alive and cloning efficiencies, and group of 101-150, 151-200 or 201-250 cloned embryos transferred per surrogate also displayed a similar developmental efficiency. When estrus stage of surrogate gilts was compared, group of embryo transfer on Day 2 of estrus showed significantly higher pregnancy rate, delivery rate, average number of piglets born, average alive piglet number or cloning efficiency than group on Day 1, Day 3, Day 4 or Day 5, respectively (P<0.05). And, in comparison with the preovulation and postovulation groups, group of surrogate gilts during periovulation displayed a significantly higher overall cloning efficiency (P<0.05). Further investigation of surrogate estrus stage and ovulation status displayed that ovulation status was the real factor underlying estrus stage to determine the overall cloning efficiency. And more, follicle puncture for preovulation, not transfer position shallowed for preovulation or deepened for postovulation, significantly improved the average number of piglets alive and cloning efficiency (P<0.05). In conclusion, our results demonstrated that ovulation status of surrogate gilts was the fundamental factor determining the overall cloning efficiency of excellent pigs, and follicle puncture, not transfer position change, improved cloning efficiency. This work would have important implications in preserving and breeding excellent livestock and improving the overall cloning efficiency.
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- Yanjun Huan
- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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Song Z, Cong P, Ji Q, Chen L, Nie Y, Zhao H, He Z, Chen Y. Establishment, Differentiation, Electroporation and Nuclear Transfer of Porcine Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Reprod Domest Anim 2015; 50:840-8. [PMID: 26331974 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The limited success of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is largely attributed to defects in epigenetic reprogramming of the donor genome. Donor cell types with distinct potential competence may offer different epigenetic flexibility for subsequent genome reprogramming in SCNT. Stem cells possibly enable their genomes to be more readily reprogrammed than differentiated cells. To improve the efficiency of cloning, porcine mesenchymal stem cells (pMSCs) were isolated and well identified by 6-channel flow cytometry and differentiation assays and were used as donors in SCNT. Compared with porcine embryonic fibroblasts (pEFs), our results showed that pMSCs markedly enhanced cloned embryo development in terms of cleavage and blastocyst formation (p < 0.05). To enhance the epigenetic flexibility of pMSCs, classical reprogramming factors (RFs) were transfected by electroporation, and we achieved optimization with ectopic expression of RFs in pMSCs. Our results suggest that the epigenetic status of donor cells has an improvement on genome reprogramming, and multipotent pMSCs favoured subsequent embryonic development.
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- Z Song
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Medical college, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Trichostatin A-mediated epigenetic transformation of adult bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells biases the in vitro developmental capability, quality, and pluripotency extent of porcine cloned embryos. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:814686. [PMID: 25866813 PMCID: PMC4381569 DOI: 10.1155/2015/814686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The current research was conducted to explore the in vitro developmental outcome and cytological/molecular quality of porcine nuclear-transferred (NT) embryos reconstituted with adult bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ABM-MSCs) that were epigenetically transformed by treatment with nonspecific inhibitor of histone deacetylases, known as trichostatin A (TSA). The cytological quality of cloned blastocysts was assessed by estimation of the total cells number (TCN) and apoptotic index. Their molecular quality was evaluated by real-time PCR-mediated quantification of gene transcripts for pluripotency- and multipotent stemness-related markers (Oct4, Nanog, and Nestin). The morula and blastocyst formation rates of NT embryos derived from ABM-MSCs undergoing TSA treatment were significantly higher than in the TSA-unexposed group. Moreover, the NT blastocysts generated using TSA-treated ABM-MSCs exhibited significantly higher TCN and increased pluripotency extent measured with relative abundance of Oct4 and Nanog mRNAs as compared to the TSA-untreated group. Altogether, the improvements in morula/blastocyst yields and quality of cloned pig embryos seem to arise from enhanced abilities for promotion of correct epigenetic reprogramming of TSA-exposed ABM-MSC nuclei in a cytoplasm of reconstructed oocytes. To our knowledge, we are the first to report the successful production of mammalian high-quality NT blastocysts using TSA-dependent epigenomic modulation of ABM-MSCs.
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Grupen CG. The evolution of porcine embryo in vitro production. Theriogenology 2014; 81:24-37. [PMID: 24274407 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2013] [Revised: 09/14/2013] [Accepted: 09/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The in vitro production of porcine embryos has presented numerous challenges to researchers over the past four decades. Some of the problems encountered were specific to porcine gametes and embryos and needed the concerted efforts of many to overcome. Gradually, porcine embryo in vitro production systems became more reliable and acceptable rates of blastocyst formation were achieved. Despite the significant improvements, the problem of polyspermic fertilization has still not been adequately resolved and the embryo in vitro culture conditions are still considered to be suboptimal. Whereas early studies focused on increasing our understanding of the reproductive processes involved, the technology evolved to the point where in vitro-matured oocytes and in vitro-produced embryos could be used as research material for developing associated reproductive technologies, such as SCNT and embryo cryopreservation. Today, the in vitro procedures used to mature oocytes and culture embryos are integral to the production of transgenic pigs by SCNT. This review discusses the major achievements, advances, and knowledge gained from porcine embryo in vitro production studies and highlights the future research perspectives of this important technology.
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- Christopher G Grupen
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camden, New South Wales, Australia.
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