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CRISPR Gene Editing Tool for MicroRNA Cluster Network Analysis
Published on: April 25, 2022
Sequence-specific inhibition of microRNA via CRISPR/CRISPRi system
Yicheng Zhao1, Zhen Dai2, Yang Liang3
11] College of life science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China [2] Department of Biochemistry, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, China [3].
Abstract:
Here, we report a convenient and efficient miRNA inhibition strategy employing the CRISPR system. Using specifically designed gRNAs, miRNA gene has been cut at a single site by Cas9, resulting in knockdown of the miRNA in murine cells. Using a modified CRISPR interference system (CRISPRi), inactive Cas9 can reversibly prevent the expression of both monocistronic miRNAs and polycistronic miRNA clusters. Furthermore, CRISPR/CRISPRi is also capable of suppressing genes in porcine cells.
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