RRC ID 83364
Author Yoshimi K, Kuno A, Yamauchi Y, Hattori K, Taniguchi H, Mikamo K, Iida R, Ishida S, Goto M, Takeshita K, Ito R, Takahashi R, Takahashi S, Mashimo T.
Title Genome editing using type I-E CRISPR-Cas3 in mice and rat zygotes.
Journal Cell Rep Methods
Abstract The type I CRISPR system has recently emerged as a promising tool, especially for large-scale genomic modification, but its application to generate model animals by editing zygotes had not been established. In this study, we demonstrate genome editing in zygotes using the type I-E CRISPR-Cas3 system, which efficiently generates deletions of several thousand base pairs at targeted loci in mice with 40%-70% editing efficiency without off-target mutations. To overcome the difficulties associated with detecting the variable deletions, we used a newly long-read sequencing-based multiplex genotyping approach. Demonstrating remarkable versatility, our Cas3-based technique was successfully extended to rats as well as mice, even by zygote electroporation methods. Knockin for SNP exchange and genomic replacement with a donor plasmid were also achieved in mice. This pioneering work with the type I CRISPR zygote editing system offers increased flexibility and broader applications in genetic engineering across different species.
Volume 4(8)
Pages 100833
Published 2024-8-19
DOI 10.1016/j.crmeth.2024.100833
PII S2667-2375(24)00206-6
PMID 39121862
PMC PMC11384072
MeSH Animals CRISPR-Cas Systems* / genetics Female Gene Editing* / methods Mice Rats Zygote* / metabolism
Resource
Rats F344-Il2rgem1Larc (StrainID=1381) F344-Rag2em1Larc (StrainID=1382)