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Knock-In by Homology-Directed Repair

Supplying a donor template with homology arms flanking the cut site lets the cell copy a precise sequence in during homologous recombination. HDR gives exact edits but is inefficient and largely limited to dividing cells.

Questions this Concept answers

  • Why must an intact homologous sequence be present elsewhere in the genome for precise HDR repair to occur?