Back to Search Start Over

In vivo genome editing restores haemostasis in a mouse model of haemophilia

Authors :
Li, Hojun
Haurigot, Virginia
Doyon, Yannick
Li, Tianjian
Wong, Sunnie Y.
Bhagwat, Anand S.
Malani, Nirav
Anguela, Xavier M.
Sharma, Rajiv
Ivanciu, Lacramiora
Murphy, Samuel L.
Finn, Jonathan D.
Khazi, Fayaz R.
Zhou, Shangzhen
Paschon, David E.
Rebar, Edward J.
Bushman, Frederic D.
Gregory, Philip D.
Holmes, Michael C.
High, Katherine A.
Source :
Nature. July 14, 2011, Vol. 475 Issue 7355, p217, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Viral-vector-mediated transfer of the wild-type copy of a gene that is defective in disease (gene replacement therapy) has been performed successfully in a variety of animal models and in humans [...]<br />Editing of the human genome to correct disease-causing mutations is a promising approach for the treatment of genetic disorders. Genome editing improves on simple gene-replacement strategies by effecting in situ correction of a mutant gene, thus restoring normal gene function under the control of endogenous regulatory elements and reducing risks associated with random insertion into the genome. Gene-specific targeting has historically been limited to mouse embryonic stem cells. The development of zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) has permitted efficient genome editing in transformed and primary cells that were previously thought to be intractable to such genetic manipulation (1). In vitro, ZFNs have been shown to promote efficient genome editing via homology-directed repair by inducing a site-specific double-strand break (DSB) at a target locus (2-4), but it is unclear whether ZFNs can induce DSBs and stimulate genome editing at a clinically meaningful level in vivo. Here we show that ZFNs are able to induce DSBs efficiently when delivered directly to mouse liver and that, when co-delivered with an appropriately designed gene-targeting vector, they can stimulate gene replacement through both homology-directed and homology-independent targeted gene insertion at the ZFN-specified locus. The level of gene targeting achieved was sufficient to correct the prolonged clotting times in a mouse model of haemophilia B, and remained persistent after induced liver regeneration. Thus, ZFN-driven gene correction can be achieved invivo, raising the possibility of genome editing as a viable strategy for the treatment of genetic disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
475
Issue :
7355
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.262145268
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nature10177