| Evaluation of conservation of endangered species through somatic cell nuclear technology |
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Sang Hwan Hyun1, Yeon Woo Jeong1, Kyu Chan Hwang1, Guk Jin Lee2, Il Suk Yang1 |
1Sooam Biotech Research Foundation
2Technology Strategy Planning Office |
| 체세포복제를 통한 멸종위기동물의 종 보전 평가 |
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현상환1, 정연우1, 황규찬1, 이국진2, 양일석1 |
1수암생명공학연구원
2한국환경산업기술원 |
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| Abstract |
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The number of wild animal species is gradually decreasing due to poaching, hunting and habitat loss. While several endangered animal species have been successfully preserved at the zoo, assisted reproductive technology (ART) must be applied to restore wild animals. In the case of critically endangered animals, somatic cell cloning is considered the most appropriate method of ART. Somatic cell cloning can be beneficial for the reproduction of endangered species with limited female populations. However, gene and cell banks, and understanding of reproductive physiology and optimization of ART for wild animals are urgently required for further activation of artificial reproduction of endangered species, which enlarges its application and maintains biodiversity. Care should also be taken to consider ethical and legal issues associated with somatic cell cloning for conservation of endangered animals. |
| Key Words:
artificial reproduction, conservation, endangered species, ethical and legal issue, somatic cell cloning |
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