MBS1002 Biomedical Approaches: how does somatic cell nuclear transfer work?

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how does somatic cell nuclear transfer work?

Mirte Schattorie · Accepted Answer

somatic cell nuclear transfer is essentially cloning:
1. one oocyte is enucleated. 
2. a second enucleated oocyte is injected with isolated fibroblasts containing the gene of interest. 
3. the two oocytes are merged. 
4. a complete embryo is formed.

MBS1002 Biomedical Approaches

How does somatic cell nuclear transfer work?

Somatic cell nuclear transfer is essentially cloning: 1. one oocyte is enucleated. 2. a second enucleated oocyte is injected with isolated fibroblasts containing the gene of interest. 3. the two oocytes are merged. 4. a complete embryo is formed.

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