Homing CRISPR for population modification in Anopheles coluzzii- UC Irvine

Intended use

Reduction of transmission of malaria pathogen by this vector (to reduce morbidity and mortality from malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa)

Readiness of Technology

5 - Limited proof of concept in laboratory

Project leader

James AA

Institution

University of California Irvine

Project leader

Carballar-Lejarazú R

Institution

University of California Irvine

Publications

Authors name for system

'AgNos-Cd1'

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Homing CRISPR targeting the Agcd (cardinal) gene

Research in target organism

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Research in model organism

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Intended for release

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Intended direct effects

Population modification/replacement