In vivo RNA interference demonstrates a role for Nramp1 in modifying susceptibility to type 1 diabetes.
Nat Genet
; 38(4): 479-83, 2006 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease influenced by multiple genetic loci. Although more than 20 insulin-dependent diabetes (Idd) loci have been implicated in the nonobese diabetic (NOD) mouse model, few causal gene variants have been identified. Here we show that RNA interference (RNAi) can be used to probe candidate genes in this disease model. Slc11a1 encodes a phagosomal ion transporter, Nramp1, that affects resistance to intracellular pathogens and influences antigen presentation. This gene is the strongest candidate among the 42 genes in the Idd5.2 region; a naturally occurring mutation in the protective Idd5.2 haplotype results in loss of function of the Nramp1 protein. Using lentiviral transgenesis, we generated NOD mice in which Slc11a1 is silenced by RNAi. Silencing reduced the frequency of type 1 diabetes, mimicking the protective Idd5.2 region. Our results demonstrate a role for Slc11a1 in modifying susceptibility to type 1 diabetes and illustrate that RNAi can be used to study causal genes in a mammalian model organism.
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad
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Proteínas de Transporte de Catión
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Interferencia de ARN
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1
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Animals
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Nat Genet
Asunto de la revista:
GENETICA MEDICA
Año:
2006
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos