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ArticleBMC developmental biology2006

RCAS-RNAi: a loss-of-function method for the developing chick retina.

Sanjiv Harpavat, Constance L Cepko

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Article in BMC developmental biology, 2006. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21 citing papers in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Sanjiv HarpavatDepartment of Genetics, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. sanjiv_harpavat@student.hms.harvard.edu
Constance L Cepko

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe embryonic chick provides an excellent model system for studies of development. However, it has lacked an efficient loss-of-function method for studies of gene function.

resultsWe show that avian retroviruses can deliver hairpins mediating RNA interference to the developing chick eye. These viruses 'knock down' specific genes in infected areas of the retina. The knock down persists as the retina matures and can be detected using in situ hybridization. Furthermore, the amount of retinal tissue affected can be controlled by manipulating the degree of infection.

conclusionThis technique provides a rapid and efficient loss-of-function option for studies in the developing chick retina.

Indexed as

RNA InterferenceAnimalsBase SequenceChick EmbryoChickensGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalIodide PeroxidaseIodothyronine Deiodinase Type IIMiceMolecular Sequence DataNerve Tissue ProteinsOrgan SpecificityRetinaRetroviridaeRNA, MessengerIodide PeroxidaseIodothyronine Deiodinase Type IINerve Tissue ProteinsRNA, Messengervisinin

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PMID16426460
PMCPMC1402266

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