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Review
. 2004 Jan;6(1):7-28.
doi: 10.1016/s1534-5807(03)00399-x.

Talking about a revolution: The impact of site-specific recombinases on genetic analyses in mice

Catherine S Branda  1 , Susan M Dymecki
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Talking about a revolution: The impact of site-specific recombinases on genetic analyses in mice

Catherine S Branda et al. Dev Cell. 2004 Jan.
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Abstract

Site-specific recombinase systems (Cre-loxP, Flp-FRT, and phi C31-att) are transforming both forward and reverse genetics in mice. By enabling high-fidelity DNA modifications to be induced in vitro or in vivo, these systems have incited a wave of new biology, advancing our understanding of gene function, genetic relationships, development, and disease.

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