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Challagulla A, Jenkins KA, O'Neil TE, Morris KR, Wise TG, Tizard ML, Bean AGD, Schat KA, Doran TJ. Germline engineering of the chicken genome using CRISPR/Cas9 by in vivo transfection of PGCs. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:775-784. [PMID: 32707002 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2020.1789869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Development of simple and readily adoptable methods to mediate germline engineering of the chicken genome will have many applications in research, agriculture and industrial biotechnology. We report germline targeting of the endogenous chicken Interferon Alpha and Beta Receptor Subunit 1 (IFNAR1) gene by in vivo transgenic expression of the high-fidelity Cas9 (Cas9-HF1) and guide RNAs (gRNAs) in chickens. First, we developed a Tol2 transposon vector carrying Cas9-HF1, IFNAR1-gRNAs (IF-gRNAs) and green fluorescent protein (GFP) transgenes (pTgRCG) and validated in chicken fibroblast DF1 cells. Next, the pTgRCG plasmid was directly injected into the dorsal aorta of embryonic day (ED) 2.5 chicken embryos targeting the circulating primordial germ cells (PGCs). The resulting chimera roosters generated a fully transgenic generation 1 (G1) hen with constitutive expression of Cas9-HF1 and IF-gRNAs (G1_Tol2-Cas9/IF-gRNA). We detected a spectrum of indels at gRNA-targeted loci in the G1_Tol2-Cas9/IF-gRNA hen and the indels were stably inherited by the G2 progeny. Breeding of the G1_Tol2-Cas9/IF-gRNA hen resulted in up to 10% transgene-free heterozygote IFNAR1 mutants, following null-segregation of the Tol2 insert. The method described here will provide new opportunities for genome editing in chicken and other avian species that lack PGC culture.
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- Arjun Challagulla
- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Geelong, Australia
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Goel K, Ploski JE. RISC-y Business: Limitations of Short Hairpin RNA-Mediated Gene Silencing in the Brain and a Discussion of CRISPR/Cas-Based Alternatives. Front Mol Neurosci 2022; 15:914430. [PMID: 35959108 PMCID: PMC9362770 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.914430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Manipulating gene expression within and outside the nervous system is useful for interrogating gene function and developing therapeutic interventions for a variety of diseases. Several approaches exist which enable gene manipulation in preclinical models, and some of these have been approved to treat human diseases. For the last couple of decades, RNA interference (RNAi) has been a leading technique to knockdown (i.e., suppress) specific RNA expression. This has been partly due to the technology's simplicity, which has promoted its adoption throughout biomedical science. However, accumulating evidence indicates that this technology can possess significant shortcomings. This review highlights the overwhelming evidence that RNAi can be prone to off-target effects and is capable of inducing cytotoxicity in some cases. With this in mind, we consider alternative CRISPR/Cas-based approaches, which may be safer and more reliable for gene knockdown. We also discuss the pros and cons of each approach.
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- Kanishk Goel
- School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
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Fan J, Liao Y, Zhang M, Liu C, Li Z, Li Y, Li X, Wu K, Yi L, Ding H, Zhao M, Fan S, Chen J. Anti-Classical Swine Fever Virus Strategies. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9040761. [PMID: 33917361 PMCID: PMC8067343 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9040761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Classical swine fever (CSF), caused by CSF virus (CSFV), is a highly contagious swine disease with high morbidity and mortality, which has caused significant economic losses to the pig industry worldwide. Biosecurity measures and vaccination are the main methods for prevention and control of CSF since no specific drug is available for the effective treatment of CSF. Although a series of biosecurity and vaccination strategies have been developed to curb the outbreak events, it is still difficult to eliminate CSF in CSF-endemic and re-emerging areas. Thus, in addition to implementing enhanced biosecurity measures and exploring more effective CSF vaccines, other strategies are also needed for effectively controlling CSF. Currently, more and more research about anti-CSFV strategies was carried out by scientists, because of the great prospects and value of anti-CSFV strategies in the prevention and control of CSF. Additionally, studies on anti-CSFV strategies could be used as a reference for other viruses in the Flaviviridae family, such as hepatitis C virus, dengue virus, and Zika virus. In this review, we aim to summarize the research on anti-CSFV strategies. In detail, host proteins affecting CSFV replication, drug candidates with anti-CSFV effects, and RNA interference (RNAi) targeting CSFV viral genes were mentioned and the possible mechanisms related to anti-CSFV effects were also summarized.
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- Jindai Fan
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Correspondence: (S.F.); (J.C.); Tel.: +86-20-8528-8017 (J.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.F.); (Y.L.); (M.Z.); (C.L.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.); (X.L.); (K.W.); (L.Y.); (H.D.); (M.Z.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Correspondence: (S.F.); (J.C.); Tel.: +86-20-8528-8017 (J.C.)
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In Vivo Inhibition of Marek's Disease Virus in Transgenic Chickens Expressing Cas9 and gRNA against ICP4. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9010164. [PMID: 33450980 PMCID: PMC7828426 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9010164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Marek’s disease (MD), caused by MD herpesvirus (MDV), is an economically important disease in chickens. The efficacy of the existing vaccines against evolving virulent stains may become limited and necessitates the development of novel antiviral strategies to protect poultry from MDV strains with increased virulence. The CRISPR/Cas9 system has emerged as a powerful genome editing tool providing an opportunity to develop antiviral strategies for the control of MDV infection. Here, we characterized Tol2 transposon constructs encoding Cas9 and guide RNAs (gRNAs) specific to the immediate early infected-cell polypeptide-4 (ICP4) of MDV. We generated transgenic chickens that constitutively express Cas9 and ICP4-gRNAs (gICP4) and challenged them via intraabdominal injection of MDV-1 Woodlands strain passage-19 (p19). Transgenic chickens expressing both gRNA/Cas9 had a significantly reduced replication of MDV in comparison to either transgenic Cas9-only or the wild-type (WT) chickens. We further confirmed that the designed gRNAs exhibited sequence-specific virus interference in transgenic chicken embryo fibroblast (CEF) expressing Cas9/gICP4 when infected with MDV but not with herpesvirus of turkeys (HVT). These results suggest that CRISPR/Cas9 can be used as an antiviral approach to control MDV infection in chickens, allowing HVT to be used as a vector for recombinant vaccines.
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Oliveira AC, Bovolenta LA, Alves L, Figueiredo L, Ribeiro AO, Campos VF, Lemke N, Pinhal D. Understanding the Modus Operandi of MicroRNA Regulatory Clusters. Cells 2019; 8:cells8091103. [PMID: 31540501 PMCID: PMC6770051 DOI: 10.3390/cells8091103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that regulate a wide range of biological pathways by post-transcriptionally modulating gene expression levels. Given that even a single miRNA may simultaneously control several genes enrolled in multiple biological functions, one would expect that these tiny RNAs have the ability to properly sort among distinctive cellular processes to drive protein production. To test this hypothesis, we scrutinized previously published microarray datasets and clustered protein-coding gene expression profiles according to the intensity of fold-change levels caused by the exogenous transfection of 10 miRNAs (miR-1, miR-7, miR-9, miR-124, miR-128a, miR-132, miR-133a, miR-142, miR-148b, miR-181a) in a human cell line. Through an in silico functional enrichment analysis, we discovered non-randomic regulatory patterns, proper of each cluster identified. We demonstrated that miRNAs are capable of equivalently modulate the expression signatures of target genes in regulatory clusters according to the biological function they are assigned to. Moreover, target prediction analysis applied to ten vertebrate species, suggest that such miRNA regulatory modus operandi is evolutionarily conserved within vertebrates. Overall, we discovered a complex regulatory cluster-module strategy driven by miRNAs, which relies on the controlled intensity of the repression over distinct targets under specific biological contexts. Our discovery helps to clarify the mechanisms underlying the functional activity of miRNAs and makes it easier to take the fastest and most accurate path in the search for the functions of miRNAs in any distinct biological process of interest.
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- Arthur C Oliveira
- Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, Department of Genetics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-689, Brazil.
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-689, Brazil.
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- Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, Department of Genetics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-689, Brazil.
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- Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, Department of Genetics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-689, Brazil.
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- Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, Department of Genetics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-689, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Structural Genomics (GenEstrut), Technology Developmental Center, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul 96010-610, Brazil.
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-689, Brazil.
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- Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, Department of Genetics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-689, Brazil.
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Zhao Y, Song Y, Yao L, Song G, Teng C. Circulating microRNAs: Promising Biomarkers Involved in Several Cancers and Other Diseases. DNA Cell Biol 2017; 36:77-94. [DOI: 10.1089/dna.2016.3426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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- Yicheng Zhao
- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Junior Research Group of microRNA, Cluster of Excellence Rebirth, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shanghai Institute of Liver Disease, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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Bradford BJ, Cooper CA, Tizard ML, Doran TJ, Hinton TM. RNA interference-based technology: what role in animal agriculture? ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1071/an15437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Animal agriculture faces a broad array of challenges, ranging from disease threats to adverse environmental conditions, while attempting to increase productivity using fewer resources. RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological phenomenon with the potential to provide novel solutions to some of these challenges. Discovered just 20 years ago, the mechanisms underlying RNAi are now well described in plants and animals. Intracellular double-stranded RNA triggers a conserved response that leads to cleavage and degradation of complementary mRNA strands, thereby preventing production of the corresponding protein product. RNAi can be naturally induced by expression of endogenous microRNA, which are critical in the regulation of protein synthesis, providing a mechanism for rapid adaptation of physiological function. This endogenous pathway can be co-opted for targeted RNAi either through delivery of exogenous small interfering RNA (siRNA) into target cells or by transgenic expression of short hairpin RNA (shRNA). Potentially valuable RNAi targets for livestock include endogenous genes such as developmental regulators, transcripts involved in adaptations to new physiological states, immune response mediators, and also exogenous genes such as those encoded by viruses. RNAi approaches have shown promise in cell culture and rodent models as well as some livestock studies, but technical and market barriers still need to be addressed before commercial applications of RNAi in animal agriculture can be realised. Key challenges for exogenous delivery of siRNA include appropriate formulation for physical delivery, internal transport and eventual cellular uptake of the siRNA; additionally, rigorous safety and residue studies in target species will be necessary for siRNA delivery nanoparticles currently under evaluation. However, genomic incorporation of shRNA can overcome these issues, but optimal promoters to drive shRNA expression are needed, and genetic engineering may attract more resistance from consumers than the use of exogenous siRNA. Despite these hurdles, the convergence of greater understanding of RNAi mechanisms, detailed descriptions of regulatory processes in animal development and disease, and breakthroughs in synthetic chemistry and genome engineering has created exciting possibilities for using RNAi to enhance the sustainability of animal agriculture.
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Chen C, Fan YY, Wang X, Song F, Jiang T, Qian P, Tang SM, Shen XJ. bmo-miR-0001 and bmo-miR-0015 down-regulate expression of Bombyx mori fibroin light chain gene in vitro. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2016; 17:127-35. [PMID: 26834013 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b1500078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Based on bioinformatic analysis, we selected two novel microRNAs (miRNAs), bmo-miR-0001 and bmo-miR-0015, from high-throughput sequencing of the Bombyx mori larval posterior silk gland (PSG). Firstly, we examined the expression of bmo-miR-0001 and bmo-miR 12 different tissues of the 5th instar Day-3 larvae of the silkworm. The results showed that the expression levels of both bmo-miR-0001 and bmo-miR-0015 were obviously higher in the PSG than in other tissues, implying there is a spatio-temporal condition for bmo-miR-0001 and bmo-miR-0015 to regulate the expression of BmFib-L. To test this hypothesis, we constructed pri-bmo-miR-0001 expressing the plasmid pcDNA3.0 and pri-bmo-miR-0015 expressing the plasmid pcDNA3.0 [ie1-egfp-pri-bmo-miR-0015-SV40]. Finally, the BmN cells were harvested and luciferase activity was detected. The results showed that luciferase activity was reduced significantly (P<0.05) in BmN cells co-transfected by pcDNA3.0 [ie1-egfp-pri-bmo-miR-0001-SV40] or pcDNA3.0 with pGL3.0 [A3-luc-Fib-L-3'UTR-SV40], suggesting that both bmo-miR-0001 and bmo-miR-0015 can down-regulate the expression of BmFib-L in vitro.
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- Chen Chen
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.,Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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Zhao Y, Wang T, Yu Z, Wang H, Liu B, Wu C, Teng CB. Inhibiting cyprinid herpesvirus-3 replication with CRISPR/Cas9. Biotechnol Lett 2015; 38:573-8. [PMID: 26712370 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-015-2020-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The potential of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to repress CyHV-3 was tested in vitro. RESULTS By targeting two basic target genes necessary for the early transcription of CyHV-3, we show that virus transcription and particle release were significantly decreased by CRISPR/Cas9, as measured by quantitative real-time PCR and virus titration experiments, respectively. CONCLUSIONS (A) The effectiveness is confirmed of the CRISPR/Cas9 system at repressing exogenous genes, including large viral genomic DNA, by introducing site-specific mutations in vitro. (B) The CyHV-3 virus replicates poorly in Cas9-positive cells. (C) The inhibition of thymidine kinase alone cannot block viral particle release.
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- Yicheng Zhao
- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China.,College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China.
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Luck ME, Muljo SA, Collins CB. Prospects for Therapeutic Targeting of MicroRNAs in Human Immunological Diseases. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1950) 2015; 194:5047-52. [PMID: 25980029 PMCID: PMC4435821 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1403146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous oligoribonucleotides with exciting therapeutic potential. Early studies established a clear role for miRNAs in leukocyte biology. The first miRNA-based therapy, miravirsen, is now in phase 2 clinical trials, making the reality of these therapies undeniable. The capacity for miRNAs to fine-tune inflammatory signaling make them attractive treatment targets for immunological diseases. Nonetheless, the degree of redundancy among miRNAs, coupled with the promiscuity of miRNA binding sites in the transcriptome, require consideration when designing miRNA-directed interventions. Altered miRNA expression occurs across a range of inflammatory conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and diabetes. However, very few studies successfully treated murine models of immunological diseases with miRNA-based approaches. While discussing recent studies targeting miRNAs to treat immunological conditions, we also reflect on the risks of miRNA targeting and showcase some newer delivery systems that may improve the pharmacological profile of this class of therapeutics.
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- Marisa E Luck
- Mucosal Inflammation Program, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045; and
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- Integrative Immunobiology Unit, Laboratory of Immunology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892
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- Mucosal Inflammation Program, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045; and
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