Inducible knockout mouse models permit temporal control over the induction of specific gene knockouts. Tamoxifen is commonly used to induce Cre-mediated recombination in mouse models. How does tamoxifen act?

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Inducible knockout mouse models permit temporal control over the induction of specific gene knockouts. Tamoxifen is commonly used to induce Cre-mediated recombination in mouse models. How does tamoxifen act?

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Inducing translation of  Cre  mRNA into protein

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Modifying DNA to facilitate access to  LoxP  sites when Cre is present

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Promoting nuclear translocation of Cre-ER fusion proteins

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Promoting nuclear translocation of  Cre  mRNA

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