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1
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What is HR?

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A single copy of the modified gene is modified in its normal chromosomal environment and allows for the natural repair mechanism of non-dividing cells to add the transgene

2
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What cells are used in HR?

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Embryonic stem cells
From the inner cell mass of the blastocyst
Can develop into any type of cell

3
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Describe gene knockouts

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A gene is inserted and expresses a marker gene in a position that results in a natural gene being inactivated

4
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Describe gene knockins

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Insert and expression of a gene

5
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Describe a positive selection marker

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The presence of a gene in the sequence that provides resistance and therefore survives

6
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Describe a negative selection marker

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The presence of a gene in the sequence results in cell death

7
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What are the 2 ways of transfecting cells?

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Electroporation

Lipofection

8
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Describe electroporation

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Expose cells to an electric field which briefly opens the pores in the cell membrane and allows for the DNA to pass-through
This can damage the cells

9
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Describe lipofection

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Cationic lipids form liposome vesicles with DNA and then bind with the cell membrane