Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2018, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (4): 517-521.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2018.04.007

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Establishment of MrgD knockout mice model with CRISPR/Cas9 gene targeting technology

Cao Xi1,2, Song Lini1,2, Zhang Yichen1,2, Li Qi1,2, Yang Jinkui1,2   

  1. 1. Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China;
    2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Diabetes Research and Care, Beijing 100730, China
  • Received:2018-06-04 Online:2018-07-21 Published:2018-07-21
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (81670774, 81471014), Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(7162047).

Abstract: Objective To establish the MrgD gene knockout mice model by using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technique so as to provide the tool to study the regulating role of MrgD in glucose and lipid metabolism. Methods Single guide RNA (sgRNA) plasmids against the exon 1 of MrgD were designed and constructed. Then the sgRNA and Cas9 was transcribed by T7 RNA polymerase in vitro. Cas9 mRNA and sgRNA were mixed and microinjected into fertilized eggs of C57BL/6J mice. Gene sequencing was used to detect the mutations of MrgD. Results Finally the F2 generation of homozygous MrgD deficient mice (MrgD-173/-173) were gained. Preliminary studies showed that MrgD gene homozygous mutant mice may not have disorders of glucose and lipid metabolism. ConclusionA mouse model with MrgD deficiency has been successfully established which shall lay a foundation for future investigation of MrgD.

Key words: gene knockout, CRISPR/Cas9, MrgD gene

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