Polygenic in vivo validation of cancer mutations using transposons

Genome Biol. 2014 Sep 27;15(9):455. doi: 10.1186/s13059-014-0455-6.

Abstract

The in vivo validation of cancer mutations and genes identified in cancer genomics is resource-intensive because of the low throughput of animal experiments. We describe a mouse model that allows multiple cancer mutations to be validated in each animal line. Animal lines are generated with multiple candidate cancer mutations using transposons. The candidate cancer genes are tagged and randomly expressed in somatic cells, allowing easy identification of the cancer genes involved in the generated tumours. This system presents a useful, generalised and efficient means for animal validation of cancer genes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinogenesis / genetics
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Coculture Techniques
  • DNA Transposable Elements
  • Genetic Association Studies / methods*
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Mice, Inbred NOD
  • Mice, SCID
  • Mice, Transgenic
  • Multifactorial Inheritance
  • Mutation
  • Neoplasm Transplantation
  • Neoplasms / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA Transposable Elements