Targeted genome modification via triple helix formation

Methods Mol Biol. 2014:1176:89-106. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0992-6_8.

Abstract

Triplex-forming oligonucleotides (TFOs) are capable of coordinating genome modification in a targeted, site-specific manner, causing mutagenesis or even coordinating homologous recombination events. Here, we describe the use of TFOs such as peptide nucleic acids for targeted genome modification. We discuss this method and its applications and describe protocols for TFO design, delivery, and evaluation of activity in vitro and in vivo.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression
  • Gene Targeting / methods*
  • Genes, Reporter
  • Genome / genetics*
  • High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Mutagenesis
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation*
  • Oligonucleotides / chemistry
  • Oligonucleotides / genetics
  • Peptide Nucleic Acids
  • Recombination, Genetic

Substances

  • Oligonucleotides
  • Peptide Nucleic Acids