SNP-CRISPR: A Web Tool for SNP-Specific Genome Editing

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Title: SNP-CRISPR: A Web Tool for SNP-Specific Genome Editing
Authors: Chiao-Lin Chen, Jonathan Rodiger, Verena Chung, Raghuvir Viswanatha, Stephanie E. Mohr, Yanhui Hu, Norbert Perrimon
Source: G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp 489-494 (2020)
Publisher Information: Oxford University Press, 2020.
Publication Year: 2020
Collection: LCC:Genetics
Subject Terms: genome editing, crispr, genome variant, Genetics, QH426-470
More Details: CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful genome editing technology in which a single guide RNA (sgRNA) confers target site specificity to achieve Cas9-mediated genome editing. Numerous sgRNA design tools have been developed based on reference genomes for humans and model organisms. However, existing resources are not optimal as genetic mutations or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the targeting region affect the efficiency of CRISPR-based approaches by interfering with guide-target complementarity. To facilitate identification of sgRNAs (1) in non-reference genomes, (2) across varying genetic backgrounds, or (3) for specific targeting of SNP-containing alleles, for example, disease relevant mutations, we developed a web tool, SNP-CRISPR (https://www.flyrnai.org/tools/snp_crispr/). SNP-CRISPR can be used to design sgRNAs based on public variant data sets or user-identified variants. In addition, the tool computes efficiency and specificity scores for sgRNA designs targeting both the variant and the reference. Moreover, SNP-CRISPR provides the option to upload multiple SNPs and target single or multiple nearby base changes simultaneously with a single sgRNA design. Given these capabilities, SNP-CRISPR has a wide range of potential research applications in model systems and for design of sgRNAs for disease-associated variant correction.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2160-1836
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2160-1836
DOI: 10.1534/g3.119.400904
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/9454be2f303a4b628536073e096b5d0a
Accession Number: edsdoj.9454be2f303a4b628536073e096b5d0a
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:21601836
DOI:10.1534/g3.119.400904
Published in:G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics
Language:English