期刊
METHODS
卷 194, 期 -, 页码 37-47出版社
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2020.12.004
关键词
CRISPR; Cas9; Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex; Genome editing; Cataract; Zebrafish
资金
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia [GNT1185477, GNT1059954, GNT1116360]
- Health Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship
Identification of genes causing cataract is crucial for understanding the pathology of inherited pediatric cataract and developing new therapies. This study presents a step-by-step pipeline to evaluate cataract candidate genes in zebrafish using CRISPR-Cas9, offering a simple and efficient method for assessment in basic laboratory settings.
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Congenital or paediatric cataract can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness even with best attempts at treatment. A significant proportion of paediatric cataract has a genetic cause. Therefore, identifying the genes that lead to cataract formation is essential for understanding the pathological process of inherited paediatric cataract as well as to the development of new therapies. Despite clear progress in genomics technologies, verification of the biological effects of newly identified candidate genes and variants is still challenging. Here, we provide a step-by-step pipeline to evaluate cataract candidate genes in F0 zebrafish using CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complexes (RNP). Detailed descriptions of CRISPR-Cas9 RNP design and formulation, microinjection, optimization of CRISPR-Cas9 RNP reagent dose and delivery route, editing efficacy analysis as well as cataract formation evaluation are included. Following this protocol, any cataract candidates can be readily and efficiently evaluated within 2 weeks using basic laboratory supplies.
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