研究目的
To develop an efficient method for generating endogenous fluorescent reporters in Caenorhabditis elegans using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, overcoming challenges with inserting large DNA fragments.
研究成果
Nested CRISPR is an efficient, cloning-free method for generating endogenous fluorescent reporters in C. elegans, with high success rates across multiple loci. It offers reliability, modularity, and scalability, though efficiencies vary and further optimization is needed for larger fragments and essential genes. The method facilitates precise genome editing and has potential applications in other organisms.
研究不足
Variable efficiency in Step 2 due to factors like chromatin structure; lower efficiency for larger insertions (e.g., 927 bp fragment); need for homozygous strains in some cases, which is challenging for essential genes; reliance on commercial reagents and specific equipment; potential off-target effects not fully addressed.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The Nested CRISPR method involves a two-step process. Step 1 uses ssDNA donors to insert 5' and 3' fragments of fluorescent proteins (EGFP, mCherry, wrmScarlet) into target loci via homology-directed repair. Step 2 uses universal crRNAs and PCR products to insert the middle fragment, completing the FP sequence. Co-CRISPR with dpy-10 is used for enrichment.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The Bristol N2 strain of C. elegans was used as the wild-type background. Genes targeted include prpf-4, gtbp-1, pgl-1, ubh-4, sftb-1, nfki-1, K12C
3:3, and F27CList of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Includes crRNAs, tracrRNA, Cas9 protein, ssODNs, PCR products, microinjection equipment (Eppendorf Femtotips, XenoWorks Microinjection System, Nikon Eclipse Ti-S microscope), agar pads, NGM plates, E. coli OP50, Phusion High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase, MinElute PCR purification kit, QIAquick PCR purification kit.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Microinjection of RNP complexes into C. elegans gonads, recovery of worms, screening for dpy-10 edits, PCR genotyping, fluorescence microscopy for visual screening, Sanger sequencing for verification.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Efficiency calculated as percentage of positive edits from screened worms, with statistical analysis based on PCR and fluorescence data.
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Phusion High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase
F530S
Thermo Fisher Scientific
PCR amplification of DNA fragments
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crRNA
2 nmol products
IDT
Guide sequences for Cas9 targeting in CRISPR genome editing
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tracrRNA
1072532
IDT
Forms RNA duplex with crRNA for Cas9 guidance
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Cas9
1081058
IDT
Nuclease for introducing double-strand breaks in DNA
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ssODN
4 nmol ultramers
IDT
Single-stranded DNA donors for homology-directed repair
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MinElute PCR purification kit
28004
QIAGEN
Purification of PCR products
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QIAquick PCR purification kit
28104
QIAGEN
Purification of PCR products for sequencing
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Eppendorf Femtotips Microinjection Capillary Tips
930000035
Eppendorf
Capillary tips for microinjection
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Eppendorf Microloader Pipette Tips
5242956003
Eppendorf
Loading injection mixes into capillaries
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XenoWorks Microinjection System
Sutter Instrument
System for microinjection into C. elegans
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Nikon Eclipse Ti-S inverted microscope
Nikon
Microscopy for injection and fluorescence screening
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