Transgenic pigs produced using in vitro matured oocytes infected with a retroviral vector

Anim Biotechnol. 2001 Nov;12(2):205-14. doi: 10.1081/ABIO-100108347.

Abstract

Here we report the production of transgenic pigs that express enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP). Porcine oocytes were matured in vitro in a serum-free, chemically defined maturation medium, subsequently infected with a replication deficient pseudotyped retrovirus, fertilized and cultured in vitro before being transferred to a recipient female. Two litters were born from these embryo transfers; one pig from each litter was identified as transgenic and both expressed eGFP. From a tool in basic research to direct applications in production agriculture, domestic livestock capable of expressing foreign genes have many scientific applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Agriculture
  • Animals
  • Animals, Genetically Modified*
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Embryo Transfer*
  • Female
  • Genetic Vectors*
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • Luminescent Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Male
  • Oocytes
  • Retroviridae
  • Swine / genetics*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Luminescent Proteins
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins