An optimized two-finger archive for ZFN-mediated gene targeting

Nat Methods. 2012 Jun;9(6):588-90. doi: 10.1038/nmeth.1994. Epub 2012 Apr 29.

Abstract

The widespread use of zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs) for genome engineering is hampered by the fact that only a subset of sequences can be efficiently recognized using published finger archives. We describe a set of validated two-finger modules that complement existing finger archives and expand the range of ZFN-accessible sequences threefold. Using this archive, we introduced lesions at 9 of 11 target sites in the zebrafish genome.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Catalytic Domain
  • DNA Breaks, Double-Stranded
  • Endodeoxyribonucleases / genetics
  • Endodeoxyribonucleases / metabolism
  • Gene Targeting / methods*
  • Zebrafish
  • Zinc Fingers / genetics*

Substances

  • Endodeoxyribonucleases