Generation of Ugt1-deficient murine liver cell lines using TALEN technology.

The Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type I (CNSI) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the Ugt1a1 gene. It is characterized by unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia that may result in severe neurologic damage and death if untreated. To date, liver transplantation is the only curative treatment. With...

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Main Authors: Fabiola Porro, Luka Bockor, Alessia De Caneva, Giulia Bortolussi, Andrés F Muro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4132024?pdf=render