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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

JAK3-deficient mini-pigs exhibit impaired lymphoid organogenesis, intestinal structure, and leukocyte/cytokine production.

Pil-Soo Jeong, Hae-Jun Yang, Young-Ho Park, Yeung Bae Jin, Bong-Seok Song, Jung Joo Hong, Seung Hwan Lee, Jong-Hee Lee, Kyung Seob Lim, Kang-Jin Jeong and 20 more

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30 authors.

Pil-Soo JeongFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea.
Hae-Jun YangFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Biological Science, College of National Sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea.
Young-Ho ParkFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Yeung Bae JinDepartment of Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Bong-Seok SongFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Jung Joo HongNational Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Seung Hwan LeeDepartment of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jong-Hee LeeNational Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Kyung Seob LimFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Kang-Jin JeongNational Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Philyong KangFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Hwal-Yong LeeNational Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Hee-Chang SonFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Han-Na KimDepartment of Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Seung-Min HaFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Eun-Ha HwangNational Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Jin ChaFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Yena JungFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Research Institute, huMetaCELL Inc., Bucheon, Republic of Korea.
Seon-A ChoiFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Companion Animals, Chungcheong University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Sanghoon LeeFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Sang-Rae LeeDepartment of Pharmacology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Seung-Chan LeeBio Division, APURES Inc., Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea.
Kyung Soo KangBio Division, APURES Inc., Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea; Department of Bio Life Sciences, Shingu College, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Chang-Gi HurBio Division, APURES Inc., Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea.
Yong Woo JungCollege of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea.
Deog-Bon KooDepartment of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea.
Young-Kug ChooDepartment of Biological Science, College of National Sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea.
Jin-Man KimDepartment of Pathology, Cancer Research Institute and Infection Signaling Network Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Bo-Woong SimFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: embryont@kribb.re.kr.
Sun-Uk KimFuturistic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: sunuk@kribb.re.kr.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSevere combined immunodeficiency (SCID) mini-pigs are a highly versatile model for human disease research and regenerative medicine.

objectivesThis study aims to generate a novel JAK3-deficient mini-pig model with a human-like immune system and to elucidate how JAK3 plays an important role in immune system.

methodsJAK3 and RAG2 knockout (KO) mini-pigs were generated using CRISPR/Cas9 and somatic cell nuclear transfer. These mini-pigs were transferred to a sterilized isolator within a specific pathogen-free facility. Phenotypic characteristics and clinical manifestations were analyzed through histological and hematological analysis of SCID mini-pigs to explore the unique role of JAK3 in immune functions.

resultsJAK3 KO was characterized by defects in T and NK cells, very low levels of B cells, and a complete absence of thymus and lymph nodes. Notably, JAK3 KO mini-pigs had significantly reduced numbers of monocytes in peripheral blood, macrophages in tissue, and inflammatory cytokines, suggesting that JAK3 KO can induce a broad immunodeficiency that extends to the myeloid system as well as the lymphoid. Moreover, JAK3 KO mini-pigs had intestinal abnormalities similar to those of patients.

conclusionThese results suggest that JAK3 KO mini-pigs can be used as an effective model for the development of therapies for SCID patients, as well as for regenerative medicine applications such as the development of patient-specific artificial organs.

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CytokinesIntestinesJanus Kinase 3LeukocytesLymphoid TissueOrganogenesisSevere Combined ImmunodeficiencyAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalGene Knockout TechniquesHumansSwineSwine, MiniatureCytokinesJanus Kinase 3Intestinal mucosal structureJAK3Lymphoid organogenesisMacrophage activationSevere combined immunodeficiency mini-pig model

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PMCPMC12869250

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