Cell Genesys, Inc.

Mariona Lourdes De Rafael

Robert B Dubridge

Daniel J Capon

Raju S Kucherlapati

Steven R Williams

Oliver Smithies

Beverly H Koller

Gary Greenburg

Homologous recombination is employed to inactivate genes, particularly genes associated with MHC antigens. Particularly, the .beta..sub.2- microglobulin gene is inactivated for reducing or eliminating the expression of functional Class I MHC antigens. The resulting cells may be used as allogeneic donor cells. Methods for homologous recombination in non-transformed mammalian somatic cells are also described.

Homologous recombination for allogeneic donor cells

Homologous recombination is employed to inactivate genes, particularly genes associated with MHC antigens. Particularly, each of the .beta..sub.2- microglobulin gene and the IFN-.gamma.R gene is inactivated for reducing or eliminating the expression of functional MHC antigens. The resulting cells may be used as universal donor cells. In addition, embryonic stem cells may be modified by homologous recombination for use in producing chimeric or transgenic mammalian hosts, which may be used as source of universal donor organs, or as models for drug and transplantation therapies. Methods for homologous recombination in non-transformed mammalian somatic cells are also described.

Homologous recombination for universal donor cells and chimeric

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Mariona Lourdes De Rafael