Thursday 14 October 2021

What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8

Knockout mice, credit to National Human Genome Research Institute

We might confuse with these two terms:

- knockout
- Transgenic.

Transgenic is insertion of exogenous DNA into random non homologous site in the animal genome.

While Knockout is insertion of modified DNA at a specific homologous site in the animal genome.

It is interesting to discuss about knockout term furthermore in this posting.

In addition, knockout is the word commonly used to inactive an exist of specific gene in particular organism.

The way to knocked out is by replacing or disrupting the target gene with an artificial piece of DNA.

This is a genetic technique by using homologous recombination to change an endogenous gene.


Garden corner, just illustration

Then, targeted gene could be permanent or conditional inactive or knockout.

Knockout could cause alter phenotype of organisms.

The changes might include behavior, appearance (observable physical) and biochemical characteristics of organisms.

Then, knockout organisms are used in learning about a gene that has been sequenced, which incompletely known function.

# To be continued to Part 2

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  1. Animals always serve as guinea pigs for science we owe them a lot!

    Good night wishes!
    A hug, friend

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  2. Hi, dear, thanks for visiting, I'm here to pay you back, I'm in a hurry today, but I'll be back more often.
    A hug and good night

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      What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8
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      Knockout mice, credit to National Human Genome Research Institute

      We might confuse with these two terms:
      - knockout
      - Transgenic.

      Transgenic is insertion of exogenous DNA into random non homologous site in the animal genome.

      While Knockout is insertion of modified DNA at a specific homologous site in the animal genome.

      It is interesting to discuss about knockout term furthermore in this posting.

      In addition, knockout is the word commonly used to inactive an exist of specific gene in particular organism.

      The way to knocked out is by replacing or disrupting the target gene with an artificial piece of DNA.

      This is a genetic technique by using homologous recombination to change an endogenous gene.

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      What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8
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      Garden corner, just illustration

      Then, targeted gene could be permanent or conditional inactive or knockout.

      Knockout could cause alter phenotype of organisms.

      The changes might include behavior, appearance (observable physical) and biochemical characteristics of organisms.

      Then, knockout organisms are used in learning about a gene that has been sequenced, which incompletely known function.

      # To be continued to Part 2

      # Previous postings:

      - The Rainbow Before Evening : Making Perfume in the Organic Chemistry Laboratory - Science 1
      - The Rainbow Before Evening : Russian Covid 19 Vaccine Advantages – Science 2

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  5. Realmente muito interessante!
    Te desejo um feliz fim de semana minha amiga!
    Abraço

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      What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8
      -
      Knockout mice, credit to National Human Genome Research Institute

      We might confuse with these two terms:
      - knockout
      - Transgenic.

      Transgenic is insertion of exogenous DNA into random non homologous site in the animal genome.

      While Knockout is insertion of modified DNA at a specific homologous site in the animal genome.

      It is interesting to discuss about knockout term furthermore in this posting.

      In addition, knockout is the word commonly used to inactive an exist of specific gene in particular organism.

      The way to knocked out is by replacing or disrupting the target gene with an artificial piece of DNA.

      This is a genetic technique by using homologous recombination to change an endogenous gene.

      Delete
  6. Olá, amiga!
    Interessante e oportuna informação.
    Votos de um excelente fim de semana!
    Beijinhos!

    Mário Margaride

    http://poesiaaquiesta.blogspot.com

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      What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8
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      Garden corner, just illustration

      Then, targeted gene could be permanent or conditional inactive or knockout.

      Knockout could cause alter phenotype of organisms.

      The changes might include behavior, appearance (observable physical) and biochemical characteristics of organisms.

      Then, knockout organisms are used in learning about a gene that has been sequenced, which incompletely known function.

      # To be continued to Part 2

      # Previous postings:

      - The Rainbow Before Evening : Making Perfume in the Organic Chemistry Laboratory - Science 1
      - The Rainbow Before Evening : Russian Covid 19 Vaccine Advantages – Science 2

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  7. Grata pela interessante informação!

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  8. A ciência está sempre em constante evolução.
    A temática é fascinante, mas é uma área acerca da qual tenho conhecimentos reduzidos.
    Abraço amigo.
    Juvenal Nunes

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      What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8
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      Garden corner, just illustration

      Then, targeted gene could be permanent or conditional inactive or knockout.

      Knockout could cause alter phenotype of organisms.

      The changes might include behavior, appearance (observable physical) and biochemical characteristics of organisms.

      Then, knockout organisms are used in learning about a gene that has been sequenced, which incompletely known function.

      # To be continued to Part 2

      # Previous postings:

      - The Rainbow Before Evening : Making Perfume in the Organic Chemistry Laboratory - Science 1
      - The Rainbow Before Evening : Russian Covid 19 Vaccine Advantages – Science 2

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  9. Muy interesante la información.

    Un lindo fin de semana.
    Abrazo

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    What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8
    -
    Knockout mice, credit to National Human Genome Research Institute

    We might confuse with these two terms:
    - knockout
    - Transgenic.

    Transgenic is insertion of exogenous DNA into random non homologous site in the animal genome.

    While Knockout is insertion of modified DNA at a specific homologous site in the animal genome.

    It is interesting to discuss about knockout term furthermore in this posting.

    In addition, knockout is the word commonly used to inactive an exist of specific gene in particular organism.

    The way to knocked out is by replacing or disrupting the target gene with an artificial piece of DNA.

    This is a genetic technique by using homologous recombination to change an endogenous gene.

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  11. Importante el tema de la ciencia. un abrazo

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    1. Thanks-
      What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8
      -
      Knockout mice, credit to National Human Genome Research Institute

      We might confuse with these two terms:
      - knockout
      - Transgenic.

      Transgenic is insertion of exogenous DNA into random non homologous site in the animal genome.

      While Knockout is insertion of modified DNA at a specific homologous site in the animal genome.

      It is interesting to discuss about knockout term furthermore in this posting.

      In addition, knockout is the word commonly used to inactive an exist of specific gene in particular organism.

      The way to knocked out is by replacing or disrupting the target gene with an artificial piece of DNA.

      This is a genetic technique by using homologous recombination to change an endogenous gene.

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  12. new for me What is Knockout Animals ? - Part 1- Science 8

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