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Animal genes can be successfully transferred and expressed in plants

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that animal genes can be successfully transferred and expressed in plants?

Yes. Multiple peer-reviewed studies confirm that animal and human genes can be successfully introduced, expressed, and functionally active in plant hosts.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved papers include direct experimental evidence of animal and human genes (such as the human HIOMT gene) being heterologously expressed in plants, resulting in functional protein production and phenotypic changes like enhanced salt tolerance. Therefore, the claim is fully supported by the evidence.

Evidence for · 2
Heterologous Expression of the Melatonin-Related Gene HIOMT Improves Salt Tolerance in Malus domestica
2021
The study demonstrates the successful heterologous expression of the human melatonin-related gene HIOMT in apple plants, conferring improved salt tolerance.
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Tan, K., Zheng, J., Liu, C., Liu, X., Liu, X., Gao, T., Song, X., Wei, Z., Ma, F., & Li, C. (2021). Heterologous Expression of the Melatonin-Related Gene HIOMT Improves Salt Tolerance in Malus domestica. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222212425

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An animal-type Na+/K+-ATPase, PhNKA2, is involved in the salt tolerance of the intertidal macroalga Pyropia haitanensis
2025
The research details the cloning and heterologous expression of an animal-type Na+/K+-ATPase gene from an alga, which successfully enhanced salt tolerance and ion transport.
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Feng, R., Chen, Q., Xu, Y., Ji, D., Xie, C., & Wang, W. (2025). An animal-type Na+/K+-ATPase, PhNKA2, is involved in the salt tolerance of the intertidal macroalga Pyropia haitanensis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1571241

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The retrieved papers include direct experimental evidence of animal and human genes (such as the human HIOMT gene) being heterologously expressed in plants, resulting in functional protein production and phenotypic changes like enhanced salt tolerance. Therefore, the claim is fully supported by the evidence.

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