Genetic engineering in the rat has been revolutionized by the development of CRISPR-based genome editing tools. Conventional methods for inserting genome editing elements such as CRISPR/Cas9 reagents into rat zygotes include cytoplasmic or pronuclear microinjections. These techniques are labor-intensive, require specialized micromanipulator equipment, and are technically challenging. Here, we describe a simple and effective method for zygote electroporation in which CRISPR/Cas9 reagents are introduced into rat zygotes via pores produced by precise electrical pulses applied to the cells. Zygote electroporation allows for high-throughput efficient genome editing in rat embryos.
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Davis, D. J., Men, H., & Bryda, E. C. (2023). Electroporation-Mediated CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing in Rat Zygotes. In Methods in Molecular Biology (Vol. 2631, pp. 267–276). Humana Press Inc. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2990-1_11
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