Generation of epitope tag knock-in mice with CRISPR-Cas9 to study the function of endogenous proteins

Studying endogenous proteins in mice has provided numerous insights into the physiological and pathological roles of these proteins. However, the availability and specificity of protein-specific antibodies often limit such studies. Here we present a protocol for generating epitope tag knock-in mice with CRISPR-Cas9-mediated gene editing. We discuss key considerations for tag selection and knock-in location and provide insights into CRISPR design. Subsequently, we outline the sequential steps involved in knock-in mouse generation, genotyping, and validation and explore potential applications. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Zhang et al. (2022).¹.