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Leighton PA, Ching K, Reynolds K, Vuong CN, Zeng B, Zhang Y, Gupta A, Morales J, Rivera GS, Srivastava DB, Cotter R, Pedersen D, Collarini E, Izquierdo S, van de Lavoir MC, Harriman W. Chickens with a Truncated Light Chain Transgene Express Single-Domain H Chain-Only Antibodies. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1950) 2024; 212:1744-1753. [PMID: 38629917 PMCID: PMC11102025 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2300617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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H chain-only Igs are naturally produced in camelids and sharks. Because these Abs lack the L chain, the Ag-binding domain is half the size of a traditional Ab, allowing this type of Ig to bind to targets in novel ways. Consequently, the H chain-only single-domain Ab (sdAb) structure has the potential to increase the repertoire and functional range of an active humoral immune system. The majority of vertebrates use the standard heterodimeric (both H and L chains) structure and do not produce sdAb format Igs. To investigate if other animals are able to support sdAb development and function, transgenic chickens (Gallus gallus) were designed to produce H chain-only Abs by omitting the L chain V region and maintaining only the LC region to serve as a chaperone for Ab secretion from the cell. These birds produced 30-50% normal B cell populations within PBMCs and readily expressed chicken sequence sdAbs. Interestingly, the H chains contained a spontaneous CH1 deletion. Although no isotype switching to IgY or IgA occurred, the IgM repertoire was diverse, and immunization with a variety of protein immunogens rapidly produced high and specific serum titers. mAbs of high affinity were efficiently recovered by single B cell screening. In in vitro functional assays, the sdAbs produced by birds immunized against SARS-CoV-2 were also able to strongly neutralize and prevent viral replication. These data suggest that the truncated L chain design successfully supported sdAb development and expression in chickens.
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Ichikawa K, McGrew MJ. Innovations in poultry reproduction using cryopreserved avian germ cells. Reprod Domest Anim 2024; 59:e14591. [PMID: 38798199 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Meat and eggs from chicken are the major source of animal protein for the human population. The cryopreservation of poultry species is needed to guarantee sustainable production. Here, we describe the existing cryopreservation technologies for avian reproductive cells using embryonic germ cells, spermatozoa and ovarian tissues. We outline strategies to reconstitute chicken breeds from their cryopreserved embryonic germ cells using surrogate hosts and discuss the perspectives for genetic conservation and reconstitution of chicken and wild avian species using surrogate host animals.
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- Kennosuke Ichikawa
- The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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Sritabtim K, Prukudom S, Piyasanti Y, Chaipipat S, Kuwana T, Jurutha J, Sinsiri R, Tirawattanawanich C, Siripattarapravat K. First study on repeatable culture of primordial germ cells from various embryonic regions with giant feeder cells in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). Theriogenology 2024; 213:43-51. [PMID: 37797528 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Japanese quail (JQ, Coturnix japonica) is a farmed animal with a high economic value and has been used extensively as an avian model for research. Germline chimera production based on cryopreserved primordial germ cells (PGCs) is possible for conservation management of quail breeds as successful isolation has been reported of PGCs from their blood and gonads. However, the repeatable cultivation protocol has not been elucidated yet, which has hindered technological development. The current study characterized cultivation of pregonadal PGCs isolated from embryonic parts; embryonic blood (cPGCs), whole embryonic tissues (tPGCs), parts of tail buds (tbPGCs), and a mixture of blood and tail bud tissues (ctbPGCs). The results showed that the cultivation system required the presence of specific embryonic cells to act as a feeder for JQ-PGCs and that such a system facilitated more successful cultivation, as shown by the percentages of isolation and cultivation in tbPGCs (100%, 100%, respectively), tPGCs (60%, 55%, respectively), and ctbPGCs (60%, 30%, respectively), but not in cPGCs (0%) cultured on a mitomycin-treated JQ feeder cell-line. Once the co-culture system had been established, the PGCs could be propagated for at least 5 months. These PGCs expressed germ cell-specific markers (DAZL and CVH) and could colonize embryonic gonads. Conclusively, the isolation of pregonadal PGCs and their long-term cultivation in vitro requires a unique embryonic cell, giant cell feeder, that is indispensable for the proliferation of PGCs. Characterization of cell signaling sustaining a mutual interaction between the PGCs and the specific feeder cells will elucidate a superior environment for in vitro cultivation, as well as support the minimal transfer of used xenobiotics in chimera production.
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- Kornkanok Sritabtim
- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center for Agricultural Biotechnology, Kasetsart University, Kamphaengsaen Campus, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Agricultural Biotechnology:(AG-BIO/PERDO-CHE), Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bangkhen, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center for Agricultural Biotechnology, Kasetsart University, Kamphaengsaen Campus, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Agricultural Biotechnology:(AG-BIO/PERDO-CHE), Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Zare M, Mirhoseini SZ, Ghovvati S, Yakhkeshi S, Hesaraki M, Barati M, Sayyahpour FA, Baharvand H, Hassani SN. The constitutively active pSMAD2/3 relatively improves the proliferation of chicken primordial germ cells. Mol Reprod Dev 2023. [PMID: 37379342 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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In many multicellular organisms, mature gametes originate from primordial germ cells (PGCs). Improvements in the culture of PGCs are important not only for developmental biology research, but also for preserving endangered species, and for genome editing and transgenic animal technologies. SMAD2/3 appear to be powerful regulators of gene expression; however, their potential positive impact on the regulation of PGC proliferation has not been taken into consideration. Here, the effect of TGF-β signaling as the upstream activator of SMAD2/3 transcription factors was evaluated on chicken PGCs' proliferation. For this, chicken PGCs at stages 26-28 Hamburger-Hamilton were obtained from the embryonic gonadal regions and cultured on different feeders or feeder-free substrates. The results showed that TGF-β signaling agonists (IDE1 and Activin-A) improved PGC proliferation to some extent while treatment with SB431542, the antagonist of TGF-β, disrupted PGCs' proliferation. However, the transfection of PGCs with constitutively active SMAD2/3 (SMAD2/3CA) resulted in improved PGC proliferation for more than 5 weeks. The results confirmed the interactions between overexpressed SMAD2/3CA and pluripotency-associated genes NANOG, OCT4, and SOX2. According to the results, the application of SMAD2/3CA could represent a step toward achieving an efficient expansion of avian PGCs.
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- Masumeh Zare
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Guilan, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Guilan, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Kim YM, Woo SJ, Han JY. Strategies for the Generation of Gene Modified Avian Models: Advancement in Avian Germline Transmission, Genome Editing, and Applications. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14040899. [PMID: 37107658 PMCID: PMC10137648 DOI: 10.3390/genes14040899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Avian models are valuable for studies of development and reproduction and have important implications for food production. Rapid advances in genome-editing technologies have enabled the establishment of avian species as unique agricultural, industrial, disease-resistant, and pharmaceutical models. The direct introduction of genome-editing tools, such as the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) system, into early embryos has been achieved in various animal taxa. However, in birds, the introduction of the CRISPR system into primordial germ cells (PGCs), a germline-competent stem cell, is considered a much more reliable approach for the development of genome-edited models. After genome editing, PGCs are transplanted into the embryo to establish germline chimera, which are crossed to produce genome-edited birds. In addition, various methods, including delivery by liposomal and viral vectors, have been employed for gene editing in vivo. Genome-edited birds have wide applications in bio-pharmaceutical production and as models for disease resistance and biological research. In conclusion, the application of the CRISPR system to avian PGCs is an efficient approach for the production of genome-edited birds and transgenic avian models.
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Avinnogen Co., Ltd., Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Barkova OY, Larkina TA, Krutikova AA, Polteva EA, Shcherbakov YS, Peglivanyan GK, Pozovnikova MV. Innovative Approaches to Genome Editing in Chickens. CYTOL GENET+ 2022. [DOI: 10.3103/s0095452722020037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Oct4 dependent chromatin activation is required for chicken primordial germ cell migration. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2022; 18:2535-2546. [PMID: 35397052 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-022-10371-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the undifferentiated progenitors of the gametes. Unlike the poor maintenance of cultured mammalian PGCs, the avian PGCs can be expanded in vitro indefinitely while preserving pluripotency and germline competence. In mammals, the Oct4 is the master transcription factor that ensures the stemness of pluripotent cells such as PGCs, but the specific function of Oct4 in chicken PGCs remains unclear. As expected, the loss of Oct4 in chicken PGCs reduced the expression of key pluripotency factors and promoted the genes involved in endoderm and ectoderm differentiation. Furthermore, the global active chromatin was reduced as shown by the depletion of the H3K27ac upon Oct4 suppression. Interestingly, the de-activated chromatin caused the down-regulation of adjacent genes which are mostly known regulators of cell junction, chemotaxis and cell migration. Consequently, the Oct4-deficient PGCs show impaired cell migration and could not colonize the gonads when re-introduced into the bloodstream of the embryo. We propose that, in addition to maintaining pluripotency, the Oct4 mediated chromatin activation is dictating chicken PGC migration.
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Dehdilani N, Taemeh SY, Goshayeshi L, Dehghani H. Genetically engineered birds; pre-CRISPR and CRISPR era. Biol Reprod 2021; 106:24-46. [PMID: 34668968 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioab196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Generating biopharmaceuticals in genetically engineered bioreactors continues to reign supreme. Hence, genetically engineered birds have attracted considerable attention from the biopharmaceutical industry. Fairly recent genome engineering methods have made genome manipulation an easy and affordable task. In this review, we first provide a broad overview of the approaches and main impediments ahead of generating efficient and reliable genetically engineered birds, and various factors that affect the fate of a transgene. This section provides an essential background for the rest of the review, in which we discuss and compare different genome manipulation methods in the pre-CRISPR and CRISPR era in the field of avian genome engineering.
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- Nima Dehdilani
- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.,Division of Biotechnology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Hansen CL, Pelegri F. Primordial Germ Cell Specification in Vertebrate Embryos: Phylogenetic Distribution and Conserved Molecular Features of Preformation and Induction. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:730332. [PMID: 34604230 PMCID: PMC8481613 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.730332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The differentiation of primordial germ cells (PGCs) occurs during early embryonic development and is critical for the survival and fitness of sexually reproducing species. Here, we review the two main mechanisms of PGC specification, induction, and preformation, in the context of four model vertebrate species: mouse, axolotl, Xenopus frogs, and zebrafish. We additionally discuss some notable molecular characteristics shared across PGC specification pathways, including the shared expression of products from three conserved germline gene families, DAZ (Deleted in Azoospermia) genes, nanos-related genes, and DEAD-box RNA helicases. Then, we summarize the current state of knowledge of the distribution of germ cell determination systems across kingdom Animalia, with particular attention to vertebrate species, but include several categories of invertebrates - ranging from the "proto-vertebrate" cephalochordates to arthropods, cnidarians, and ctenophores. We also briefly highlight ongoing investigations and potential lines of inquiry that aim to understand the evolutionary relationships between these modes of specification.
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- Laboratory of Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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Lázár B, Molnár M, Sztán N, Végi B, Drobnyák Á, Tóth R, Tokodyné Szabadi N, McGrew MJ, Gócza E, Patakiné Várkonyi E. Successful cryopreservation and regeneration of a partridge colored Hungarian native chicken breed using primordial germ cells. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101207. [PMID: 34242944 PMCID: PMC8271167 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the precursors of germline cells that generate sperm and ova in adults. Thus, they are promising tools for gene editing and genetic preservation, especially in avian species. In this study, we established stable male and female PGC lines from 6Hungarian indigenous chicken breeds with derivation rates ranging from 37.5 to 50 percent. We characterized the PGCs for expression of the germ cell-specific markers during prolonged culture in vitro. An in vivo colonization test was performed on PGCs from four Hungarian chicken breeds and the colonization rates were between 76 and 100%. Cryopreserved PGCs of the donor breed (Partridge color Hungarian) were injected into Black Transylvanian Naked Neck host embryos to form chimeric progeny that, after backcrossing, would permit reconstitution of the donor breed. For 24 presumptive chimeras 13 were male and 11 were female. In the course of backcrossing, 340 chicks were hatched and 17 of them (5%) were pure Partridge colored. Based on the backcrossing 1 hen and 3 roosters of the 24 presumptive chimeras (16.6%) have proven to be germline chimeras. Therefore, it was proven that the original breed can be recovered from primordial germ cells which are stored in the gene bank. To our knowledge, our study is a first that applied feeder free culturing conditions for both male and female cell lines successfully and used multiple indigenous chicken breeds to create a gene bank representing a region (Carpathian Basin).
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- Bence Lázár
- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary; Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary.
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- The Roslin Institute and Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, EH25 9RG, Midlothian, UK
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- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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Avian species are used as model systems in research and have contributed to ground-breaking concepts in developmental biology, immunology, genetics, virology, cancer and cell biology. The chicken in particular is an important research model and an agricultural animal as a major contributor to animal protein resources for the global population. The development of genome editing methods, including CRISPR/Cas9, to mediate germline engineering of the avian genome will have important applications in biomedical, agricultural and biotechnological activities. Notably, these precise genome editing tools have the potential to enhance avian health and productivity by identifying and validating beneficial genetic variants in bird populations. Here, we present a concise description of the existing methods and current applications of the genome editing tools in bird species, focused on chickens, with attention on animal use and welfare issues for each of the techniques presented.
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- Sudeepta K Panda
- The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK
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Primordial germ cells isolated from individual embryos of red junglefowl and indigenous pheasants of Thailand. Theriogenology 2021; 165:59-68. [PMID: 33640587 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Interspecific germline chimerism mediated by transplantation of primordial germ cells (PGCs) of wild species to domestic hosts promises the conservation of wild birds. Cryopreservation of avian eggs and embryos is impracticable, and currently only frozen PGCs enable conservation of both the male and female descendants. Purebred offspring have been obtained from germline chimeras of wild avian species, proving the feasibility of such technology. In vitro propagation has been optimized for avian PGCs of domestic species; however, evidence is rather limited for successful isolation as well as long-term culture from a single embryo of wild species. With accelerating biodiversity loss, we have committed to preserving current genetic resources by freezing PGCs isolated from individual embryos in addition to their genetic material. We have devised a reliable protocol for the isolation and proliferation of PGCs from wild fowls in the family Phasianidae that are conserved in captive breeding (red junglefowl, bar-tailed pheasant, kalij pheasant, Siamese fireback pheasant, and silver pheasant). We obtained individual isolates of cultured circulating PGCs (49.7%, 79/155) as well as tissue PGCs (92.9%, 144/155). The specific co-culture conditions of autologous embryonic cells, without additional growth factors, facilitated the proliferation of so-called tissue PGCs (the remaining PGCs in embryonic tissue following blood aspiration). Only circulating PGCs left in blood vessels and of PGCs migrating to developing gonads have been previously reported. However, the present study is the first to report on the harvest of ectopic PGCs. The defined conditions sustained continuous proliferation of tissue PGCs for at least six months and maintained PGC identity following cryopreservation. Cultured tissue PGCs of these wild species were extensively characterized for their expression of the germ cell-specific proteins, chicken vasa homolog (CVH) and deleted in azoospermia-like (DAZL), as well as the ability to colonize chicken embryonic gonads. The novel protocol is practical for generating enough PGCs for cryopreservation, transplantation, and additionally, it enables isolation of PGCs from both blood circulation and embryonic tissue simultaneously. For conservation purposes, this approach is potentially applicable more widely to other non-domestic birds than those in the family Phasianidae that were investigated in the present study.
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Mucksová J, Reinišová M, Kalina J, Lejčková B, Hejnar J, Trefil P. Conservation of chicken male germline by orthotopic transplantation of primordial germ cells from genetically distant donors†. Biol Reprod 2020; 101:200-207. [PMID: 30980659 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioz064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Successful derivation and cultivation of primordial germ cells (PGCs) opened the way to efficient transgenesis and genome editing in the chicken. Furthermore, implantation of male PGCs from non-chicken galliform species into the chicken embryos resulted in cross-species germline chimeras and viable offspring. We have recently improved the PGC technology by demonstrating that chicken male PGCs transplanted into the testes of adult cockerel recipients mature into functional sperms. However, the availability of this orthotopic transplantation for cross-species transfer remains to be explored. Here we tested the capacity of genetically distant male PGCs to mature in the microenvironment of adult testes. We derived PGCs from the Chinese black-bone Silkie and transplanted them into infertile White Leghorn cockerels. Within 15-18 weeks after transplantation, we observed restoration of spermatogenesis in recipient cockerels and production of healthy progeny derived from the transplanted PGCs. Our findings also indicate the possibility of cross-species orthotopic transplantation of PGCs. Thus, our results might contribute to the preservation of endangered avian species and maintaining the genetic variability of the domestic chicken.
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- Jitka Mucksová
- BIOPHARM, Research Institute of Biopharmacy and Veterinary Drugs, Jílové u Prahy, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOPHARM, Research Institute of Biopharmacy and Veterinary Drugs, Jílové u Prahy, Czech Republic
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- BIOPHARM, Research Institute of Biopharmacy and Veterinary Drugs, Jílové u Prahy, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOPHARM, Research Institute of Biopharmacy and Veterinary Drugs, Jílové u Prahy, Czech Republic
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Ching KH, Berg K, Morales J, Pedersen D, Harriman WD, Abdiche YN, Leighton PA. Expression of human lambda expands the repertoire of OmniChickens. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0228164. [PMID: 31995598 PMCID: PMC6988971 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Most of the approved monoclonal antibodies used in the clinic were initially discovered in mice. However, many targets of therapeutic interest are highly conserved proteins that do not elicit a robust immune response in mice. There is a need for non-mammalian antibody discovery platforms which would allow researchers to access epitopes that are not recognized in mammalian hosts. Recently, we introduced the OmniChicken®, a transgenic animal carrying human VH3-23 and VK3-15 at its immunoglobulin loci. Here, we describe a new version of the OmniChicken which carries VH3-23 and either VL1-44 or VL3-19 at its heavy and light chain loci, respectively. The Vλ-expressing birds showed normal B and T populations in the periphery. A panel of monoclonal antibodies demonstrated comparable epitope coverage of a model antigen compared to both wild-type and Vκ-expressing OmniChickens. Kinetic analysis identified binders in the picomolar range. The Vλ-expressing bird increases the antibody diversity available in the OmniChicken platform, further enabling discovery of therapeutic leads.
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- Kathryn H. Ching
- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Emeryville, California, United States of America
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- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Emeryville, California, United States of America
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- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Emeryville, California, United States of America
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- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Emeryville, California, United States of America
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- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Emeryville, California, United States of America
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- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Emeryville, California, United States of America
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Chen D, Yang M, Xie L, Lu Z, Mo L, Yang W, Sun J, Xu H, Lu K, Liao Y, Lu Y. GSK-3 signaling is involved in proliferation of chicken primordial germ cells. Theriogenology 2020; 141:62-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Investigation of the Guinea fowl and domestic fowl hybrids as potential surrogate hosts for avian cryopreservation programmes. Sci Rep 2019; 9:14284. [PMID: 31582777 PMCID: PMC6776557 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50763-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In the last decade, avian gene preservation research has focused on the use of the early precursors of the reproductive cells, the primordial germ cells (PGCs). This is because avian PGCs have a unique migration route through the vascular system which offers easy accessibility. Furthermore, culturing of the cells in vitro, freezing/thawing, reintegration into a recipient embryo and the development of the germ cells can be carried out in well-defined laboratory circumstances. The efficient recovery of the donor genotype and the frequency of germline transmission from the surrogate host animals are still areas which need further development. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate an infertile interspecific hybrid (recipient) as an appropriate host for primordial germ cells from native poultry breeds. Guinea fowl × chicken hybrids were produced, the crossing was repeated inversely. The phenotype, the hatching time, the hatching rate, the sex ratio, the presence of own germ cells, the fertility and the phenotype of viable hybrids and the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities of dead hybrid embryos were described. 6.65% viable offspring was obtained with crossing of Guinea fowl females with domestic fowl males. Crossing of domestic fowl hens with Guinea fowl male resulted in lower fertility, 0.14% viable offspring. Based on the investigations, the observed offspring from the successful crossing were sterile male hybrids, thus an extreme form of Haldane’s rule was manifested. The sterile hybrid male embryos were tested by injecting fluorescently labeled chicken PGCs. The integration rate of labeled PGCs was measured in 7.5-day, 14.5-day and 18.5-day old embryonic gonads. 50%, 5.3% and 2.4% of the injected hybrid embryos survived and 40%, 5.3% and 2.4% of the examined gonads contained fluorescent labeled donor PGCs. Therefore, these sterile hybrid males may be suitable recipients for male PGCs and possibly for female PGCs although with lower efficiency. This research work shows that the sterility of hybrids can be used in gene conservation to be a universal host for PGCs of different avian species.
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Reviving rare chicken breeds using genetically engineered sterility in surrogate host birds. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2019; 116:20930-20937. [PMID: 31575742 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1906316116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In macrolecithal species, cryopreservation of the oocyte and zygote is not possible due to the large size and quantity of lipid deposited within the egg. For birds, this signifies that cryopreserving and regenerating a species from frozen cellular material are currently technically unfeasible. Diploid primordial germ cells (PGCs) are a potential means to freeze down the entire genome and reconstitute an avian species from frozen material. Here, we examine the use of genetically engineered (GE) sterile female layer chicken as surrogate hosts for the transplantation of cryopreserved avian PGCs from rare heritage breeds of chicken. We first amplified PGC numbers in culture before cryopreservation and subsequent transplantation into host GE embryos. We found that all hatched offspring from the chimera GE hens were derived from the donor rare heritage breed broiler PGCs, and using cryopreserved semen, we were able to produce pure offspring. Measurement of the mutation rate of PGCs in culture revealed that 2.7 × 10-10 de novo single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) were generated per cell division, which is comparable with other stem cell lineages. We also found that endogenous avian leukosis virus (ALV) retroviral insertions were not mobilized during in vitro propagation. Taken together, these results show that mutation rates are no higher than normal stem cells, essential if we are to conserve avian breeds. Thus, GE sterile avian surrogate hosts provide a viable platform to conserve and regenerate avian species using cryopreserved PGCs.
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Chen YC, Lin SP, Chang YY, Chang WP, Wei LY, Liu HC, Huang JF, Pain B, Wu SC. In vitro culture and characterization of duck primordial germ cells. Poult Sci 2019; 98:1820-1832. [PMID: 30462334 PMCID: PMC6414036 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This study aimed to isolate, culture, and characterize duck primordial germ cells (PGCs) and to compare these cells with chicken PGCs. We first cultured Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) circulating PGCs and gonadal PGCs (gPGCs) in the modified serum-containing medium used to amplify chicken PGCs. gPGCs were found to proliferate better in serum-free chemically defined medium than in serum-containing medium. Thereafter, gPGCs were similarly isolated from 2 other duck breeds, the Pekin duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and the hybrid mule duck (C. moschata × A. platyrhynchos), and amplified for a limited period of time in the chemically defined culture condition, but sufficiently to be characterized and transplanted. Cultured gPGCs of all 3 duck breeds were characterized by Periodic acid-Schiff staining, immunocytochemical staining, and expression analysis of germline-specific and pluripotency genes. Cultured duck gPGCs colonized the gonads after being genetically labeled and injected into recipient embryos. Taken together, these results demonstrate that duck PGCs retain their germline characteristics after being isolated, expanded in vitro, and genetically modified. Further studies are required to establish the optimal conditions for long-term culture of duck PGCs, which may involve supplementing the culture medium with other growth factors or compounds.
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- Yi-Chen Chen
- Institute of Biotechnology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10672, Taiwan.,Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, INSERM, INRA, Bron 69500, France
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- Institute of Biotechnology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10672, Taiwan.,Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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- Ilan Branch, Livestock Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Ilan 26846, Taiwan
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- Ilan Branch, Livestock Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Ilan 26846, Taiwan
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- Ilan Branch, Livestock Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Ilan 26846, Taiwan
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- Ilan Branch, Livestock Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Ilan 26846, Taiwan
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- Ilan Branch, Livestock Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Ilan 26846, Taiwan.,Livestock Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Tainan 71246, Taiwan
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, INSERM, INRA, Bron 69500, France
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- Institute of Biotechnology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10672, Taiwan.,Department of Animal Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10672, Taiwan
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Yu F, Zhu Z, Chen X, Huang J, Jia R, Pan J. Isolation, characterization and germline chimera preparation of primordial germ cells from the Chinese Meiling chicken. Poult Sci 2019; 98:566-572. [DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Wang ZB, Du ZQ, Na W, Jing JH, Li YM, Leng L, Luan P, Wu CY, Zhang K, Wang YX, Liu WL, Yuan H, Liu ZH, Mu YS, Meng QW, Wang N, Yang CX, Li H. Production of transgenic broilers by non-viral vectors via optimizing egg windowing and screening transgenic roosters. Poult Sci 2019; 98:430-439. [PMID: 30085302 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The generation of transgenic chickens is of both biomedical and agricultural significance, and recently chicken transgenesis technology has been greatly advanced. However, major issues still exist in the efficient production of transgenic chickens. This study was designed to optimize the production of enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP)-transgenic broilers, including egg windowing at the blunt end (air cell) of egg, and the direct transfection of circulating primordial germ cells by microinjection of the Tol2 plasmid-liposome complex into the early embryonic dorsal aorta. For egg windowing, we discovered that proper manipulation of the inner shell membrane at the blunt end could improve the rate of producing G0 transgenic roosters. From 27 G0 roosters, we successfully collected semen with EGFP-positive sperms from 16 and 19 roosters after direct fluorescence observation and fluorescence-activated cell sorting analyses (13 detected by both methods), respectively. After artificial insemination using the G0 rooster with the highest number of EGFP fluorescent sperm, one G1 EGFP transgenic broiler (1/81, 1.23%) was generated. Our results indicate that appropriate egg windowing and screening of potentially transgene-positive roosters can improve the production of germline-transmitted transgenic birds.
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- Zhong-Bin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, Heilongjiang, China
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De-extinction projects for species such as the woolly mammoth and passenger pigeon have greatly stimulated public and scientific interest, producing a large body of literature and much debate. To date, there has been little consistency in descriptions of de-extinction technologies and purposes. In 2016, a special committee of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) published a set of guidelines for de-extinction practice, establishing the first detailed description of de-extinction; yet incoherencies in published literature persist. There are even several problems with the IUCN definition. Here I present a comprehensive definition of de-extinction practice and rationale that expounds and reconciles the biological and ecological inconsistencies in the IUCN definition. This new definition brings together the practices of reintroduction and ecological replacement with de-extinction efforts that employ breeding strategies to recover unique extinct phenotypes into a single “de-extinction” discipline. An accurate understanding of de-extinction and biotechnology segregates the restoration of certain species into a new classification of endangerment, removing them from the purview of de-extinction and into the arena of species’ recovery. I term these species as “evolutionarily torpid species”; a term to apply to species falsely considered extinct, which in fact persist in the form of cryopreserved tissues and cultured cells. For the first time in published literature, all currently active de-extinction breeding programs are reviewed and their progress presented. Lastly, I review and scrutinize various topics pertaining to de-extinction in light of the growing body of peer-reviewed literature published since de-extinction breeding programs gained public attention in 2013.
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Sid H, Schusser B. Applications of Gene Editing in Chickens: A New Era Is on the Horizon. Front Genet 2018; 9:456. [PMID: 30356667 PMCID: PMC6189320 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2018.00456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The chicken represents a valuable model for research in the area of immunology, infectious diseases as well as developmental biology. Although it was the first livestock species to have its genome sequenced, there was no reverse genetic technology available to help understanding specific gene functions. Recently, homologous recombination was used to knockout the chicken immunoglobulin genes. Subsequent studies using immunoglobulin knockout birds helped to understand different aspects related to B cell development and antibody production. Furthermore, the latest advances in the field of genome editing including the CRISPR/Cas9 system allowed the introduction of site specific gene modifications in various animal species. Thus, it may provide a powerful tool for the generation of genetically modified chickens carrying resistance for certain pathogens. This was previously demonstrated by targeting the Trp38 region which was shown to be effective in the control of avian leukosis virus in chicken DF-1 cells. Herein we review the current and future prospects of gene editing and how it possibly contributes to the development of resistant chickens against infectious diseases.
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Reproductive Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University Munich, Freising, Germany
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Han JY, Park YH. Primordial germ cell-mediated transgenesis and genome editing in birds. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2018; 9:19. [PMID: 29423217 PMCID: PMC5791193 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-018-0234-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Transgenesis and genome editing in birds are based on a unique germline transmission system using primordial germ cells (PGCs), which is quite different from the mammalian transgenic and genome editing system. PGCs are progenitor cells of gametes that can deliver genetic information to the next generation. Since avian PGCs were first discovered in nineteenth century, there have been numerous efforts to reveal their origin, specification, and unique migration pattern, and to improve germline transmission efficiency. Recent advances in the isolation and in vitro culture of avian PGCs with genetic manipulation and genome editing tools enable the development of valuable avian models that were unavailable before. However, many challenges remain in the production of transgenic and genome-edited birds, including the precise control of germline transmission, introduction of exogenous genes, and genome editing in PGCs. Therefore, establishing reliable germline-competent PGCs and applying precise genome editing systems are critical current issues in the production of avian models. Here, we introduce a historical overview of avian PGCs and their application, including improved techniques and methodologies in the production of transgenic and genome-edited birds, and we discuss the future potential applications of transgenic and genome-edited birds to provide opportunities and benefits for humans.
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- Jae Yong Han
- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826 South Korea.,2Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Shinshu University, Minamiminowa, Nagano, 399-4598 Japan
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- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826 South Korea
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Ching KH, Collarini EJ, Abdiche YN, Bedinger D, Pedersen D, Izquierdo S, Harriman R, Zhu L, Etches RJ, van de Lavoir MC, Harriman WD, Leighton PA. Chickens with humanized immunoglobulin genes generate antibodies with high affinity and broad epitope coverage to conserved targets. MAbs 2017; 10:71-80. [PMID: 29035625 PMCID: PMC5800366 DOI: 10.1080/19420862.2017.1386825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Transgenic animal platforms for the discovery of human monoclonal antibodies have been developed in mice, rats, rabbits and cows. The immune response to human proteins is limited in these animals by their tolerance to mammalian-conserved epitopes. To expand the range of epitopes that are accessible, we have chosen an animal host that is less phylogenetically related to humans. Specifically, we generated transgenic chickens expressing antibodies from immunoglobulin heavy and light chain loci containing human variable regions and chicken constant regions. From these birds, paired human light and heavy chain variable regions are recovered and cloned as fully human recombinant antibodies. The human antibody-expressing chickens exhibit normal B cell development and raise immune responses to conserved human proteins that are not immunogenic in mice. Fully human monoclonal antibodies can be recovered with sub-nanomolar affinities. Binning data of antibodies to a human protein show epitope coverage similar to wild type chickens, which we previously showed is broader than that produced from rodent immunizations.
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- Kathryn H Ching
- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- b Carterra, Inc. , 825 N. 300 W., Suite C309, Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- b Carterra, Inc. , 825 N. 300 W., Suite C309, Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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- a Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated , 5980 Horton Street, Suite 405, Emeryville , CA , USA
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Primordial germ cells (PGCs) generate new individuals through differentiation, maturation and fertilization. This means that the manipulation of PGCs is directly linked to the manipulation of individuals, making PGCs attractive target cells in the animal biotechnology field. A unique biological property of avian PGCs is that they circulate temporarily in the vasculature during early development, and this allows us to access and manipulate avian germ lines. Following the development of a technique for transplantation, PGCs have become central to avian biotechnology, in contrast to the use of embryo manipulation and subsequent transfer to foster mothers, as in mammalian biotechnology. Today, avian PGC transplantation combined with recent advanced manipulation techniques, including cell purification, cryopreservation, depletion, and long-term culture in vitro, have enabled the establishment of genetically modified poultry lines and ex-situ conservation of poultry genetic resources. This chapter introduces the principles, history, and procedures of producing avian germline chimeras by transplantation of PGCs, and the current status of avian germline modification as well as germplasm cryopreservation. Other fundamental avian reproductive technologies are described, including artificial insemination and embryo culture, and perspectives of industrial applications in agriculture and pharmacy are considered, including poultry productivity improvement, egg modification, disease resistance impairment and poultry gene "pharming" as well as gene banking.
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Chen D, Chen M, Lu Z, Yang M, Xie L, Zhang W, Xu H, Lu K, Lu Y. Cholesterol induces proliferation of chicken primordial germ cells. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 171:36-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Revised: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The majority of poultry genetic resources are maintained in situ in living populations. However, in situ conservation of poultry genetic resources always carries the risk of loss owing to pathogen outbreaks, genetic problems, breeding cessation, or natural disasters. Cryobanking of germplasm in birds has been limited to the use of semen, preventing conservation of the W chromosome and mitochondrial DNA. A further challenge is posed by the structure of avian eggs, which restricts the cryopreservation of ova and fertilized embryos, a technique widely used for mammalian species. By using a unique biological property and accessibility of avian primordial germ cells (PGCs), precursor cells for gametes, which temporally circulate in the vasculature during early development, an avian PGC transplantation technique has been established. To date, several techniques for PGC manipulation including purification, cryopreservation, depletion, and long-term culture have been developed in chickens. PGC transplantation combined with recent advanced PGC manipulation techniques have enabled ex situ conservation of poultry genetic resources in their complete form. Here, the updated technologies for avian PGC manipulation are introduced, and then the concept of a poultry PGC-bank is proposed by considering the biological properties of avian PGCs.
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- Yoshiaki Nakamura
- Division of Germ Cell Biology, National Institute for Basic Biology, National Institute of Natural Sciences, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
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Cre recombinase has been extensively used for genome engineering in transgenic mice yet its use in other species has been more limited. Here we describe the generation of transgenic chickens expressing Cre recombinase. Green fluorescent protein (GFP)-positive chicken primordial germ cells were stably transfected with β-actin-Cre-recombinase using phiC31 integrase and transgenic chickens were generated. Cre recombinase activity was verified by mating Cre birds to birds carrying a floxed transgene. Floxed sequences were only excised in offspring from roosters that inherited the Cre recombinase but were excised in all offspring from hens carrying the Cre recombinase irrespective of the presence of the Cre transgene. The Cre recombinase transgenic birds were healthy and reproductively normal. The Cre and GFP genes in two of the lines were closely linked whereas the genes segregated independently in a third line. These founders allowed development of GFP-expressing and non-GFP-expressing Cre recombinase lines. These lines of birds create a myriad of opportunities to study developmentally-regulated and tissue-specific expression of transgenes in chickens.
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Germ cells are the only cell type in the body that can transfer genetic information to the next generation. Germline-competent stem cells can self-renew and contribute to the germ cell lineage giving rise to pluripotent stem cells under specific conditions. Hence far, studies on germline-competent stem cells have contributed to the generation of avian model systems and the conservation of avian genetic resources. In this review, we focus on previous studies on germline-competent stem cells from avian species, mainly chicken germline-competent stem cells, which have been well established and characterized. We discuss different sources of germline-competent stem cells and recent advances for the future applications in birds.
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- Jae Yong Han
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul-151 921, Korea
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Tonus C, Cloquette K, Ectors F, Piret J, Gillet L, Antoine N, Desmecht D, Vanderplasschen A, Waroux O, Grobet L. Long term-cultured and cryopreserved primordial germ cells from various chicken breeds retain high proliferative potential and gonadal colonisation competency. Reprod Fertil Dev 2016; 28:628-39. [DOI: 10.1071/rd14194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2014] [Accepted: 08/31/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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When derived from chicken embryos, avian primordial germ cells (PGCs) have been reported to keep their germline-specific properties and proliferative potential even after long-term culture and genetic modifications. Few teams to date have reported such long-term expansion and engineering without differentiation of primary avian PGCs’ cultures. We have developed original and robust methods that allow more than 1 year culture, expansion and cryobanking of primary cultures of PGCs without obvious effects on their biological properties, including their ability to colonise the genital ridges. Overall, 38% of embryonic samples gave rise to PGCs lines derived from three commercial layers and two Belgian endangered breeds. The lines kept their proliferative potential and their characteristic PGCs phenotype after 20 months in culture, whether or not interrupted by a cryopreservation step. All the resulting lines appeared devoid of female cells, although initially pooled from male and female embryos. Labelled PGCs from 12 long-term cultured lines colonised the genital ridges of recipient embryos. Thus, this procedure allows derivation, long-term expansion and cryobanking of primary cultures of PGCs without obvious changes to their original characteristics, providing an alternative access to applications in avian biotechnology and preservation of genetic resources.
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Collarini E, Leighton P, Pedersen D, Harriman B, Jacob R, Mettler-Izquierdo S, Yi H, van de Lavoir MC, Etches RJ. Inserting random and site-specific changes into the genome of chickens. Poult Sci 2015; 94:799-803. [PMID: 25828572 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2014-4372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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During the past decade, modifications to the chicken genome have evolved from random insertions of small transgenes using viral vectors to site-specific deletions using homologous recombination vectors and nontargeted insertions of large transgenes using phi-31 integrase. Primordial germ cells (PGC) and gonocytes are the germline-competent cell lines in which targeted modifications and large transgenes are inserted into the genome. After extended periods of in vitro culture, PGC retain their capacity to form functional gametes when reintroduced in vivo. Rates of stable germline modification vary from 1×10(-5) for nontargeted insertions to 1×10(-8) for targeted insertions. Following transfection, clonally derived cell lines are expanded, injected into Stage 13-15 Hamburger and Hamilton embryos, and putative chimeras are incubated to term in surrogate shells. Green fluorescent protein (GFP) is incorporated into transgenes to reveal the presence of genetically modified PGC in culture and the extent of colonization of the gonad during the first week posthatch. If the extent of colonization is adequate, cohorts of putative chimeras are reared to sexual maturity. Semen is collected and the contribution from donor PGC is estimated by evaluating GFP expression using flow cytometry and PCR. The most promising candidates are selected for breeding to obtain G1 heterozygote offspring. To date, this protocol has been used to (1) knockout the immunoglobulin heavy and light chain genes and produce chickens lacking humoral immunity, (2) insert human V genes and arrays of pseudo V genes into the heavy and light immunoglobulin loci to produce chickens making antibodies with human V regions, (3) insert GFP into nontargeted locations within the genome to produce chickens expressing GFP, and (4) insert Cre recombinase into the genome to produce chickens that excise sequences of DNA flanked by loxP sites.
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- Ellen Collarini
- Crystal Bioscience Inc., 5980 Horton Street Suite 405, Emeryville, CA 94608
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- Crystal Bioscience Inc., 5980 Horton Street Suite 405, Emeryville, CA 94608
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- Crystal Bioscience Inc., 5980 Horton Street Suite 405, Emeryville, CA 94608
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- Crystal Bioscience Inc., 5980 Horton Street Suite 405, Emeryville, CA 94608
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- Crystal Bioscience Inc., 5980 Horton Street Suite 405, Emeryville, CA 94608
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- Crystal Bioscience Inc., 5980 Horton Street Suite 405, Emeryville, CA 94608
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- Crystal Bioscience Inc., 5980 Horton Street Suite 405, Emeryville, CA 94608
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Collarini E, Leighton P, Pedersen D, Harriman B, Jacob R, Mettler-Izquierdo S, Yi H, van de Lavoir MC, Etches RJ. Inserting random and site-specific changes into the genome of chickens. Poult Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2014-04372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Long-term culture of chicken primordial germ cells isolated from embryonic blood and production of germline chimaeric chickens. Anim Reprod Sci 2015; 153:50-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2014] [Revised: 11/29/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Avian species are among the most diverse vertebrates on our planet and significantly contribute to the balance of the ecology. They are also important food source and serve as a central animal model to decipher developmental biology and disease principles. Derivation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from avian species would enable conservation of genetic diversity as well as offer a valuable cell source that facilitates the use of avian models in many areas of basic and applied research. In this chapter, we describe methods used to successfully reprogram quail fibroblasts into iPSCs by using human transcription factors and the techniques critical to the characterization of their pluripotency.
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Lu Y, West FD, Jordan BJ, Jordan ET, West RC, Yu P, He Y, Barrios MA, Zhu Z, Petitte JN, Beckstead RB, Stice SL. Induced Pluripotency in Chicken Embryonic Fibroblast Results in a Germ Cell Fate. Stem Cells Dev 2014; 23:1755-64. [DOI: 10.1089/scd.2014.0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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- Yangqing Lu
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Animal Reproduction Institute, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccines and New Technology, Guangxi Veterinary Research Institute, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Animal Reproduction Institute, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
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- Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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Li Z, Li M, Hong N, Yi M, Hong Y. Formation and cultivation of medaka primordial germ cells. Cell Tissue Res 2014; 357:71-81. [PMID: 24770933 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-014-1867-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Primordial germ cell (PGC) formation is pivotal for fertility. Mammalian PGCs are epigenetically induced without the need for maternal factors and can also be derived in culture from pluripotent stem cells. In egg-laying animals such as Drosophila and zebrafish, PGCs are specified by maternal germ plasm factors without the need for inducing factors. In these organisms, PGC formation and cultivation in vitro from indeterminate embryonic cells have not been possible. Here, we report PGC formation and cultivation in vitro from blastomeres dissociated from midblastula embryos (MBEs) of the fish medaka (Oryzias latipes). PGCs were identified by using germ-cell-specific green fluorescent protein (GFP) expression from a transgene under the control of the vasa promoter. Embryo perturbation was exploited to study PGC formation in vivo, and dissociated MBE cells were cultivated under various conditions to study PGC formation in vitro. Perturbation of somatic development did not prevent PGC formation in live embryos. Dissociated MBE blastomeres formed PGCs in the absence of normal somatic structures and of known inducing factors. Most importantly, under culture conditions conducive to stem cell derivation, some dissociated MBE blastomeres produced GFP-positive PGC-like cells. These GFP-positive cells contained genuine PGCs, as they expressed PGC markers and migrated into the embryonic gonad to generate germline chimeras. Our data thus provide evidence for PGC preformation in medaka and demonstrate, for the first time, that PGC formation and derivation can be obtained in culture from early embryos of medaka as a lower vertebrate model.
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- Zhendong Li
- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Science Drive 4, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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Song Y, Duraisamy S, Ali J, Kizhakkayil J, Jacob VD, Mohammed MA, Eltigani MA, Amisetty S, Shukla MK, Etches RJ, de Lavoir MCV. Characteristics of long-term cultures of avian primordial germ cells and gonocytes. Biol Reprod 2014; 90:15. [PMID: 24337317 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.113.113381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Avian cell lines derived from germinal crescent primordial germ cells and gonadal gonocytes with long-term proliferative capacity in vitro and their subsequent rates of colonization and germline transmission are described. In general, male cultures proliferate more rapidly than female cultures although both can be developed into cell lines of >2 × 10(6) cells, at which time, they can be grown indefinitely and a cell bank can be established. All the cell lines injected into embryos transmitted through the germline with the percentage of germline transmission of both male and female cell lines varying from single digits to the high 90s. The derivation of these primordial germ cell and gonadal cell lines and the subsequent robustness of germline transmission validates these cells as suitable for establishment of lines of chickens bearing novel genetic modifications.
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- Yonghong Song
- Management of Nature Conservation, Department of the President's Affairs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Seigneurin F, Grasseau I, Chapuis H, Blesbois E. An efficient method of guinea fowl sperm cryopreservation. Poult Sci 2013; 92:2988-96. [PMID: 24135603 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2013-03166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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France is the only country that practices pedigree selection of guinea fowl for meat production. The increasing risk of line extinction for sanitary or breeding failure reasons makes clear the need for an efficient method of reproductive cell cryopreservation in this species. However, an efficient method of guinea fowl sperm freezing in secured packaging is still lacking. The aim of the present study was to develop such a method. Based on results previously obtained in chickens, different cryoprotectants and freezing/thawing processes were tested and then adapted to guinea fowl. Semen quality was measured by semen viability evaluation and then by fertility measured after intravaginal artificial insemination. The best results (70% fertility with frozen-thawed sperm) were obtained by the use of the permeant cryoprotectant agents dimethyl formamide combined with a freezing rate of 30°C/min. The initial insemination frequency also affected the fertility results: 2 consecutive days of inseminations were needed in the first week to ensure enough filling of the utero-vaginal glands of the guinea fowl hen and thus to get successive fertile eggs. Thereafter, a 2-wk insemination frequency was sufficient. This new method, combining biophysical (cryoprotectant agents, freeze/thaw rate) and zootechnical (artificial insemination frequency) features, is the first cryopreservation method successfully developed in secured packaging for guinea fowl sperm. This method is now available for the practice of gene bank conservation and male reproductive management.
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- F Seigneurin
- Syndicat des sélectionneur avicoles et aquacoles français (SYSAAF), 37380, Nouzilly, France; and
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Immunoglobulin knockout chickens via efficient homologous recombination in primordial germ cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2013; 110:20170-5. [PMID: 24282302 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1317106110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Gene targeting by homologous recombination or by sequence-specific nucleases allows the precise modification of genomes and genes to elucidate their functions. Although gene targeting has been used extensively to modify the genomes of mammals, fish, and amphibians, a targeting technology has not been available for the avian genome. Many of the principles of humoral immunity were discovered in chickens, yet the lack of gene targeting technologies in birds has limited biomedical research using this species. Here we describe targeting the joining (J) gene segment of the chicken Ig heavy chain gene by homologous recombination in primordial germ cells to establish fully transgenic chickens carrying the knockout. In homozygous knockouts, Ig heavy chain production is eliminated, and no antibody response is elicited on immunization. Migration of B-lineage precursors into the bursa of Fabricius is unaffected, whereas development into mature B cells and migration from the bursa are blocked in the mutants. Other cell types in the immune system appear normal. Chickens lacking the peripheral B-cell population will provide a unique experimental model to study avian immune responses to infectious disease. More generally, gene targeting in avian primordial germ cells will foster advances in diverse fields of biomedical research such as virology, stem cells, and developmental biology, and provide unique approaches in biotechnology, particularly in the field of antibody discovery.
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Park TS, Han JY. Conservation of migration and differentiation circuits in primordial germ cells between avian species. J Reprod Dev 2013; 59:252-7. [PMID: 23386102 PMCID: PMC3934138 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2012-183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Germ cell differentiation in reverse-sexed reproductive organs and interspecies germ
line chimeras provides insight into the mechanism of germ cell development and represents
a useful tool for conservation of endangered birds. We investigated the migration and
survival capacity of male chicken primordial germ cells (PGCs) in female chicken embryos
and in quail and Korean ring-necked pheasant embryos of both sexes. Interestingly, the
PGCs were successfully reintroduced in all cases. Furthermore, the cells survived in the
recipient gonads until hatching regardless of sex and species of the recipient. In the
case of male recipient chickens, PGC-derived offspring were produced. However, the
reverse-sexed female chickens, quails and pheasants of both sexes did not generate any
male donor PGC-derived progeny. These results suggest that migration and survival circuits
in chicken PGCs are conserved in both sexes and between avian species during embryonic
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- Tae Sub Park
- WCU Biomodulation Major, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-921, Korea
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Nishijima KI, Iijima S. Transgenic chickens. Dev Growth Differ 2012; 55:207-16. [DOI: 10.1111/dgd.12032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2012] [Revised: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 11/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Ken-ichi Nishijima
- Department of Biotechnology; Graduate School of Engineering; Nagoya University; Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku; Nagoya; 464-8603; Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology; Graduate School of Engineering; Nagoya University; Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku; Nagoya; 464-8603; Japan
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Rengaraj D, Lee SI, Yoo M, Kim TH, Song G, Han JY. Expression and knockdown analysis of glucose phosphate isomerase in chicken primordial germ cells. Biol Reprod 2012; 87:57. [PMID: 22699485 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.112.101345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Glucose is an important monosaccharide required to generate energy in all cells. After entry into cells, glucose is phosphorylated to glucose-6-phosphate and then transformed into glycogen or metabolized to produce energy. Glucose phosphate isomerase (GPI) catalyzes the reversible isomerization of glucose-6-phosphate and fructose-6-phosphate. Without GPI activity or fructose-6-phosphate, many steps of glucose metabolism would not occur. The requirement for GPI activity for normal functioning of primordial germ cells (PGCs) needs to be identified. In this study, we first examined the expression of chicken GPI during early embryonic development and germ cell development. GPI expression was strongly and ubiquitously detected in chicken early embryos and embryonic tissues at Embryonic Day 6.5 (E6.5). Continuous GPI expression was detected in PGCs and germ cells of both sexes during gonadal development. Specifically, GPI expression was stronger in male germ cells than in female germ cells during embryonic development and the majority of post-hatching development. Then, we used siRNA-1499 to knock down GPI expression in PGCs. siRNA-1499 caused an 85% knockdown in GPI, and PGC proliferation was also affected 48 h after transfection. We further examined the knockdown effects on 28 genes related to the glycolysis/gluconeogenesis pathway and the endogenous glucose level in chicken PGCs. Among genes related to glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, 20 genes showed approximately 3-fold lower expression, 4 showed approximately 10-fold lower, and 2 showed approximately 100-fold lower expression in knockdown PGCs. The endogenous glucose level was significantly reduced in knockdown PGCs. We conclude that the GPI gene is crucial for maintaining glycolysis and supplying energy to developing PGCs.
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- Deivendran Rengaraj
- WCU Biomodulation Major, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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