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ArticleNucleic acids research2022

Ligation-assisted homologous recombination enables precise genome editing by deploying both MMEJ and HDR.

Zhihan Zhao, Peng Shang, Fanny Sage, Niels Geijsen

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Article in Nucleic acids research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13citing papers in PubMed
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Zhihan ZhaoDept. of Anatomy & Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, Einthovenweg 20, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-4625-6063
Peng ShangDept. of Anatomy & Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, Einthovenweg 20, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-8707-4146
Fanny SageDept. of Anatomy & Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, Einthovenweg 20, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands.
Niels GeijsenDept. of Anatomy & Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, Einthovenweg 20, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-3592-4353
Leiden University Medical Center · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

CRISPR/Cas12a is a single effector nuclease that, like CRISPR/Cas9, has been harnessed for genome editing based on its ability to generate targeted DNA double strand breaks (DSBs). Unlike the blunt-ended DSB generated by Cas9, Cas12a generates sticky-ended DSB that could potentially aid precise genome editing, but this unique feature has thus far been underutilized. In the current study, we found that a short double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) repair template containing a sticky end that matched one of the Cas12a-generated DSB ends and a homologous arm sharing homology with the genomic region adjacent to the other end of the DSB enabled precise repair of the DSB and introduced a desired nucleotide substitution. We termed this strategy 'Ligation-Assisted Homologous Recombination' (LAHR). Compared to the single-stranded oligo deoxyribonucleotide (ssODN)-mediated homology directed repair (HDR), LAHR yields relatively high editing efficiency as demonstrated for both a reporter gene and endogenous genes. We found that both HDR and microhomology-mediated end joining (MMEJ) mechanisms are involved in the LAHR process. Our LAHR genome editing strategy, extends the repertoire of genome editing technologies and provides a broader understanding of the type and role of DNA repair mechanisms involved in genome editing.

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CRISPR-Cas SystemsGene EditingDNA Breaks, Double-StrandedDNA End-Joining RepairHomologous RecombinationRecombinational DNA Repair

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PMID35212386
PMCPMC9226534
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