摘要
目的:CTCF是一种多功能的转录因子,参与启动子调控、绝缘子功能和遗传印记等过程。利用RNA干扰技术抑制CTCF在体细胞中的表达。方法:以CTCF为靶基因,利用ShortCutRNaseⅢ切割体外转录的长双链RNA制备esiRNA,转染HeLa细胞,用RTReal-TimePCR检测CTCF的mRNA水平,用免疫印迹检测CTCF水平。结果:转染CTCFesiRNA后,细胞内的CTCFmRNA被抑制了70%左右,CTCF水平明显下降。结论:CTCF的esiRNA可以明显抑制CTCF在HeLa细胞中的表达,从而为进一步研究CTCF的未知功能打下了基础。
Objective: CTCF is a multifunctional transcription factor, which plays many roles in promoter regulation, insulator function and genetic imprinting. To inhibit CTCF expression in mammalian cells by RNAi technology. Methods: The CTCF esiRNAs were prepared by cutting in vitro transcripted long dsRNA with ShortCut RNase Ⅲ, then were transfected into HeLa cells, and the CTCF mRNA and protein level were detected. Results: Both CTCF mRNA and CTCF protein level decreased dramatically after transfecting CTCF esiRNA in HeLa cells. Conclusion: CTCF expression in mammalian cells was successfully inhibited by RNAi technology. It was a primary experiment to further explore unknown functions of CTCF.
出处
《生物技术通讯》
CAS
2006年第4期506-508,共3页
Letters in Biotechnology
基金
国家科技攻关课题(2004AA002100)