A versatile in vivo system for directed dissection of gene expression patterns.
Nat Methods
; 8(3): 231-7, 2011 Mar.
Article
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| ID: mdl-21473015
ABSTRACT
Tissue-specific gene expression using the upstream activating sequence (UAS)GAL4 binary system has facilitated genetic dissection of many biological processes in Drosophila melanogaster. Refining GAL4 expression patterns or independently manipulating multiple cell populations using additional binary systems are common experimental goals. To simplify these processes, we developed a convertible genetic platform, the integrase swappable in vivo targeting element (InSITE) system. This approach allows GAL4 to be replaced with any other sequence, placing different genetic effectors under the control of the same regulatory elements. Using InSITE, GAL4 can be replaced with LexA or QF, allowing an expression pattern to be repurposed. GAL4 can also be replaced with GAL80 or split-GAL4 hemi-drivers, allowing intersectional approaches to refine expression patterns. The exchanges occur through efficient in vivo manipulations, making it possible to generate many swaps in parallel. This system is modular, allowing future genetic tools to be easily incorporated into the existing framework.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Expressão Gênica
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Perfilação da Expressão Gênica
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Drosophila melanogaster
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nat Methods
Assunto da revista:
TECNICAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DE LABORATORIO
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos