Abstract: The present invention concerns non-human animals with cells having a genome that is lacking the entire E3 ubiquitin ligase (Ube3a) gene (including all isoforms and alternative promoters). These animals are useful for modeling Angelman Syndrome. The invention also includes methods for assessing the effect of an agent, such as potential therapeutics, on an animal model by exposing the animal or cells, tissues, or organs isolated therefrom, to an agent of interest.

Abstract: The present invention concerns non-human animals with cells having a genome that is lacking the entire E3 ubiquitin ligase (Ube3a) gene (including all isoforms and alternative promoters). These animals are useful for modeling Angelman Syndrome. The invention also includes methods for assessing the effect of an agent, such as potential therapeutics, on an animal model by exposing the animal or cells, tissues, or organs isolated therefrom, to an agent of interest.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods relating to cell-penetrating conjugates for the delivery of therapeutic polypeptides or polynucleotides to cells or tissues of the body. The delivery conjugate comprises a cell-penetrating peptide and a nuclear localization signal sequence plus an effector moiety (such as a polypeptide or polynucleotide) as the payload, optionally further including an epitope tag as well as a solubility peptide and a configurating peptide. The delivery conjugate can also include a component capable of specifically directing the conjugate to a target cell or tissue, making the conjugate effective for treating diseases in the target tissue.