Novel approaches for identifying genes regulating lymphocyte development and function

Adèle L. Loy*, Christopher C. Goodnow

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    Abstract

    The draft sequence of the human and mouse genomes provides an unparalleled opportunity for understanding the genetic control of immune-cell development. Strategies can begin with a gene sequence and pursue a putative immune-system function by employing mRNA-expression profiling or creating gene knockouts in embryonic stem cells. The latter can be produced by utilising the Cre/Lox system, a tetracycline operon, a gene-trap method or chemical mutagenesis. Alternatively, mutant phenotypes (derived using the mutagen ethylnitrosourea) can be traced back to gene sequences.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)260-265
    Number of pages6
    JournalCurrent Opinion in Immunology
    Volume14
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2002

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