OMIA:003066 : Genetically engineered gene knockout or knockin, generic

Categories: Cellular phene

Cross-species summary: Gene knockout and knockin models comprise genetically engineered animals in which specific genes have been inactivated or deleted or added. These models provide a valuable tool for investigating gene function, disease mechanisms, and biological processes. See also gene specific entries (by doing an exhaustive search for GMO) and/or entires for OMIA:002665  Genetically engineered humanised animal.

Species in which this phene is found:
grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes)
Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
pig (Sus scrofa)
golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)
turquoise killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri)

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  • Created by Imke Tammen on 25 Jul 2026
  • Changed by Imke Tammen on 25 Jul 2026