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Protocol for one-step design of a triple sgRNA-based CRISPR/Cas9 construct for neuronal gene knockout in the mouse brain

Jul 2026 · STAR Protocols · Vol 7, pp. 104715 · 1 citation · 23 references
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This protocol enables rapid, one-step assembly of triple-sgRNA expression cassettes and describes steps for CRISPR knockout sgRNA design, plasmid construction and verification, animal preparation, and neonatal adeno-associated viral vector delivery.

Abstract

Summary CRISPR-Cas9 enables genome editing through the expression of Cas9 and single guide RNAs (sgRNAs). Here, we present a protocol for designing and constructing the vector expressing three sgRNAs targeting a single gene in the mouse brain. We describe steps for CRISPR knockout sgRNA design, plasmid construction and verification, animal preparation, and neonatal adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector delivery. We then detail procedures for brain preparation and immunofluorescence-based validation of gene disruption. This protocol enables rapid, one-step assembly of triple-sgRNA expression cassettes. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Ogawa et al.1

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