RNA interference: gene silencing in the fast lane

被引:46
作者
Kittler, R [1 ]
Buchholz, F [1 ]
机构
[1] Max Planck Inst Mol Cell Biol & Genet, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
关键词
RNAi; siRNA; RNase III; gene silencing; whole embryo culture; DOUBLE-STRANDED-RNA; FUNCTIONAL GENOMIC ANALYSIS; MAMMALIAN-CELLS; C-ELEGANS; MOUSE MODELS; CAENORHABDITIS-ELEGANS; CARCINOMA CELLS; MESSENGER-RNA; HUMAN-DISEASE; HAIRPIN RNAS;
D O I
10.1016/S1044-579X(03)00039-7
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 [肿瘤学];
摘要
Sequencing of whole genomes has provided new perspectives into the blueprints of diverse organisms. Knowing the sequences, however, does not always tell us much about the function of the genes that regulate development and homeostasis. RNA interference (RNAi) is becoming the method of choice for gene function analysis in cells and whole organisms. Here we review the approaches available to perform RNAi experiments in mammalian cells and in mice. We discuss usage of RNAi in cancer research and as a possible therapeutic tool for cancer treatment. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:259 / 265
页数:7
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