| Literature DB >> 36272085 |
Maritta Schuez1, Tatiana Sandoval-Guzmán2.
Abstract
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum ) has been widely used as an animal model for studying development and regeneration. In recent decades, the use of genetic engineering to alter gene expression has advanced our knowledge on the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms, pointing us to potential therapeutic targets. We present a detailed, step-by-step protocol for axolotl transgenesis using either I-SceI meganuclease or the mini Tol2 transposon system, by injection of purified DNA into one-cell stage eggs. We add useful tips on the site of injection and the viability of the eggs.Entities:
Keywords: Axolotl eggs; Egg injection; I-SceI meganuclease; Transgenesis; mTol2 transposase
Year: 2023 PMID: 36272085 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2659-7_21
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Methods Mol Biol ISSN: 1064-3745