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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Studying endogenous protein localization and function in vivo is difficult due to complex gene targeting methods and limited allele functionality.
  • Existing techniques often require laborious genetic modifications, hindering efficient investigation of native protein behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a versatile toolkit for probing and perturbing endogenous protein function in vivo.
  • To create a system that overcomes the limitations of conventional gene targeting and monofunctional alleles.
  • To enable fluorescent visualization, manipulation, and degradation of target proteins using genetically encoded affinity reagents (GEARs).

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multifunctional toolkit based on genetically encoded affinity reagents (GEARs).
  • Utilizing small epitopes recognized by nanobodies and single-chain variable fragments within the GEARs system.
  • Implementation of a CRISPR/Cas9-based epitope tagging pipeline for generating knock-in alleles.
  • Application of GEARs to study the pioneer transcription factor Nanog and planar cell polarity protein Vangl2 in zebrafish development.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the utility of GEARs for fluorescent visualization, manipulation, and degradation of endogenous proteins in vivo.
  • Successfully generated knock-in alleles using a CRISPR/Cas9-based pipeline, showcasing broad applicability.
  • Examined the native behavior of Nanog and Vangl2 during early zebrafish development using the GEARs toolkit.
  • Established a versatile system that circumvents challenges associated with traditional gene targeting methods.

Conclusions:

  • The developed GEARs toolkit offers a flexible and adaptable system for in vivo protein studies.
  • This toolkit significantly simplifies the investigation of endogenous protein localization and function.
  • The GEARs system provides a valuable resource for the model organism community, facilitating research in developmental biology and beyond.