Transgenesis y Edición Genética
SERVICIO

Belén Pintado
Head of Transgenesis and Gene Editing
contact
FACILITY CONTACT
CNB-CSIC
C/Darwin 3, Madrid 28049
Email: click here
Tel: 91 585 4838/4619
Internal (432147/432165)

The Transgenesis and Genetic Edition Service is a joint scientific service of CNB and CBMSO that provides support to internal and external research groups in the creation, interchange, and management of genetically modified mouse models.
The service covers all the required steps for this purpose, from founder generation to breeding and management of lines. Models are generated by additive transgenesis, ES cell-derived gene targeting, and CRISPR/Cas9-based genome edition, either with embryo microinjection for large insertions or electroporation for KO or small insertion models.
We offer technical and scientific support, complementing the expertise of our customers, advising on the best strategy to obtain the desired model, and also providing genotyping support if needed.
The service is integrated into the scientific-technological platform INNOTEK (UAM+CSIC). We also provide rederivation of mouse lines and on-demand design and testing of guides for the genome edition of embryos and mammalian cell lines. The general activity of the service is complemented by the organization and participation in specialization courses and master programs related to genetically altered animals.
Equipment
The service counts with two fully equipped microinjection settings: one electric (Eppendorf) 2-arm micromanipulator and one electrical/hydraulic (Narishige) 2-arm micromanipulator mounted on inverted Leica microscopes with Nomarsky optics. These settings are complemented by two estereomicroscopes, a neddle puller, and a microforge. We also have an electroporator, NEPA 21, specifically designed for embryo edition. The molecular biology laboratory is equipped with standard PCR equipment, a laminar hood, an ultracentrifuge, and electrophoresis equipment. The service also has a dedicated laboratory for ES cell culture and generation with 2 incubators, a eukaryotic cell electroporator (Sonidell), laminar flow, a centrifuge, and a -80 ºC freezer.
Personnel
Head
Belén Pintado
Specialised Technologist
Verónica Domínguez Plaza (CBMSO)
Technical support
Coral Pedrero García
