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  1. Article: A booming field of large animal model research.

    Li, Xiao-Jiang / Lai, Liangxue

    Zoological research

    2024  Volume 45, Issue 2, Page(s) 311–313

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Models, Animal
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-14
    Publishing country China
    Document type Editorial
    ISSN 2095-8137
    ISSN 2095-8137
    DOI 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2024.018
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  2. Article ; Online: Unraveling the role of Xist in X chromosome inactivation: insights from rabbit model and deletion analysis of exons and repeat A.

    Liang, Mingming / Zhang, Lichao / Lai, Liangxue / Li, Zhanjun

    Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS

    2024  Volume 81, Issue 1, Page(s) 156

    Abstract: X chromosome inactivation (XCI) is a process that equalizes the expression of X-linked genes between males and females. It relies on Xist, continuously expressed in somatic cells during XCI maintenance. However, how Xist impacts XCI maintenance and its ... ...

    Abstract X chromosome inactivation (XCI) is a process that equalizes the expression of X-linked genes between males and females. It relies on Xist, continuously expressed in somatic cells during XCI maintenance. However, how Xist impacts XCI maintenance and its functional motifs remain unclear. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of Xist, using rabbits as an ideal non-primate model. Homozygous knockout of exon 1, exon 6, and repeat A in female rabbits resulted in embryonic lethality. However, X
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Animals ; Rabbits ; Female ; X Chromosome Inactivation/genetics ; RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics ; Chromosomes, Human, X ; X Chromosome/genetics ; Exons/genetics
    Chemical Substances RNA, Long Noncoding
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1358415-7
    ISSN 1420-9071 ; 1420-682X
    ISSN (online) 1420-9071
    ISSN 1420-682X
    DOI 10.1007/s00018-024-05151-0
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  3. Article ; Online: Base editors: development and applications in biomedicine.

    Liang, Yanhui / Chen, Fangbing / Wang, Kepin / Lai, Liangxue

    Frontiers of medicine

    2023  Volume 17, Issue 3, Page(s) 359–387

    Abstract: Base editor (BE) is a gene-editing tool developed by combining the CRISPR/Cas system with an individual deaminase, enabling precise single-base substitution in DNA or RNA without generating a DNA double-strand break (DSB) or requiring donor DNA templates ...

    Abstract Base editor (BE) is a gene-editing tool developed by combining the CRISPR/Cas system with an individual deaminase, enabling precise single-base substitution in DNA or RNA without generating a DNA double-strand break (DSB) or requiring donor DNA templates in living cells. Base editors offer more precise and secure genome-editing effects than other conventional artificial nuclease systems, such as CRISPR/Cas9, as the DSB induced by Cas9 will cause severe damage to the genome. Thus, base editors have important applications in the field of biomedicine, including gene function investigation, directed protein evolution, genetic lineage tracing, disease modeling, and gene therapy. Since the development of the two main base editors, cytosine base editors (CBEs) and adenine base editors (ABEs), scientists have developed more than 100 optimized base editors with improved editing efficiency, precision, specificity, targeting scope, and capacity to be delivered in vivo, greatly enhancing their application potential in biomedicine. Here, we review the recent development of base editors, summarize their applications in the biomedical field, and discuss future perspectives and challenges for therapeutic applications.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Gene Editing ; CRISPR-Cas Systems ; Genetic Therapy ; DNA/genetics
    Chemical Substances DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-12
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2617113-2
    ISSN 2095-0225 ; 2095-0217
    ISSN (online) 2095-0225
    ISSN 2095-0217
    DOI 10.1007/s11684-023-1013-y
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  4. Article: Genome-edited rabbits: Unleashing the potential of a promising experimental animal model across diverse diseases.

    Han, Yang / Zhou, Jiale / Zhang, Renquan / Liang, Yuru / Lai, Liangxue / Li, Zhanjun

    Zoological research

    2024  Volume 45, Issue 2, Page(s) 253–262

    Abstract: Animal models are extensively used in all aspects of biomedical research, with substantial contributions to our understanding of diseases, the development of pharmaceuticals, and the exploration of gene functions. The field of genome modification in ... ...

    Abstract Animal models are extensively used in all aspects of biomedical research, with substantial contributions to our understanding of diseases, the development of pharmaceuticals, and the exploration of gene functions. The field of genome modification in rabbits has progressed slowly. However, recent advancements, particularly in CRISPR/Cas9-related technologies, have catalyzed the successful development of various genome-edited rabbit models to mimic diverse diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, immunodeficiencies, aging-related ailments, neurological diseases, and ophthalmic pathologies. These models hold great promise in advancing biomedical research due to their closer physiological and biochemical resemblance to humans compared to mice. This review aims to summarize the novel gene-editing approaches currently available for rabbits and present the applications and prospects of such models in biomedicine, underscoring their impact and future potential in translational medicine.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Rabbits ; Animals ; Mice ; CRISPR-Cas Systems ; Veterinary Drugs ; Gene Editing/veterinary ; Models, Animal ; Biomedical Research
    Chemical Substances Veterinary Drugs
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2095-8137
    ISSN 2095-8137
    DOI 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2023.201
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  5. Article ; Online: Inhibition of base editors with anti-deaminases derived from viruses

    Zhiquan Liu / Siyu Chen / Liangxue Lai / Zhanjun Li

    Nature Communications, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2022  Volume 11

    Abstract: Anti-deaminases can inhibit APOBEC3, a component of cytosine base editors. Here Zhanjun Li and colleagues repurposed anti-deaminase proteins derived from viruses to inhibit base editors for use in efficient regulation of base editors’ activity in gene ... ...

    Abstract Anti-deaminases can inhibit APOBEC3, a component of cytosine base editors. Here Zhanjun Li and colleagues repurposed anti-deaminase proteins derived from viruses to inhibit base editors for use in efficient regulation of base editors’ activity in gene modification and therapeutic applications.
    Keywords Science ; Q
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: Efficient C-to-G Base Editing with Improved Target Compatibility Using Engineered Deaminase-nCas9 Fusions.

    Chen, Siyu / Liu, Zhiquan / Lai, Liangxue / Li, Zhanjun

    The CRISPR journal

    2022  Volume 5, Issue 3, Page(s) 389–396

    Abstract: CRISPR-guided DNA base editors (BEs) are potent genome editing tools in biotechnology and medicine. However, conventional cytosine and adenine BEs can only induce base transitions (C-to-T and A-to-G) and cannot induce base transversions. Recently, ... ...

    Abstract CRISPR-guided DNA base editors (BEs) are potent genome editing tools in biotechnology and medicine. However, conventional cytosine and adenine BEs can only induce base transitions (C-to-T and A-to-G) and cannot induce base transversions. Recently, several C-to-G base editors (CGBEs) were generated and applied in human cells. By comparing them, we found that engineered deaminases rather than additional base excision repair proteins significantly improved the C-to-G efficiency. In addition, significant increase in C-to-G transversions in the GC context were determined by using rationally engineered eAID deaminase. The genome-targeting scope of CGBEs were further expanded by using SpRY Cas9 variant, which then successfully induced stop codon (TAC to TAG) to disrupt
    MeSH term(s) Adenine ; Animals ; CRISPR-Cas Systems/genetics ; Cytosine ; Gene Editing ; Genome ; Mice
    Chemical Substances Cytosine (8J337D1HZY) ; Adenine (JAC85A2161)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3017891-5
    ISSN 2573-1602 ; 2573-1599
    ISSN (online) 2573-1602
    ISSN 2573-1599
    DOI 10.1089/crispr.2021.0124
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  7. Article ; Online: Inhibition of base editors with anti-deaminases derived from viruses.

    Liu, Zhiquan / Chen, Siyu / Lai, Liangxue / Li, Zhanjun

    Nature communications

    2022  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 597

    Abstract: Cytosine base editors (CBEs), combining cytidine deaminases with the Cas9 nickase (nCas9), enable targeted C-to-T conversions in genomic DNA and are powerful genome-editing tools used in biotechnology and medicine. However, the overexpression of cytidine ...

    Abstract Cytosine base editors (CBEs), combining cytidine deaminases with the Cas9 nickase (nCas9), enable targeted C-to-T conversions in genomic DNA and are powerful genome-editing tools used in biotechnology and medicine. However, the overexpression of cytidine deaminases in vivo leads to unexpected potential safety risks, such as Cas9-independent off-target effects. This risk makes the development of deaminase off switches for modulating CBE activity an urgent need. Here, we report the repurpose of four virus-derived anti-deaminases (Ades) that efficiently inhibit APOBEC3 deaminase-CBEs. We demonstrate that they antagonize CBEs by inhibiting the APOBEC3 catalytic domain, relocating the deaminases to the extranuclear region or degrading the whole CBE complex. By rationally engineering the deaminase domain, other frequently used base editors, such as CGBE, A&CBE, A&CGBE, rA1-CBE and ABE8e, can be moderately inhibited by Ades, expanding the scope of their applications. As a proof of concept, the Ades in this study dramatically decrease both Cas9-dependent and Cas9-independent off-target effects of CBEs better than traditional anti-CRISPRs (Acrs). Finally, we report the creation of a cell type-specific CBE-ON switch based on a microRNA-responsive Ade vector, showing its practicality. In summary, these natural deaminase-specific Ades are tools that can be used to regulate the genome-engineering functions of BEs.
    MeSH term(s) APOBEC Deaminases ; CRISPR-Cas Systems ; Cytidine Deaminase/genetics ; Cytidine Deaminase/metabolism ; Cytosine ; DNA ; Deoxyribonuclease I ; Gene Editing ; Genetic Therapy ; HEK293 Cells ; Humans ; Viruses/genetics ; Viruses/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Cytosine (8J337D1HZY) ; DNA (9007-49-2) ; Deoxyribonuclease I (EC 3.1.21.1) ; APOBEC Deaminases (EC 3.5.4.5) ; APOBEC3 proteins, human (EC 3.5.4.5) ; Cytidine Deaminase (EC 3.5.4.5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-022-28300-0
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  8. Article ; Online: Targeted mutagenesis in mice via an engineered AsCas12f1 system.

    Fan, Peng / Wang, Hejun / Zhao, Feiyu / Zhang, Tao / Li, Jinze / Sun, Xiaodi / Yu, Yongduo / Xiong, Haoyang / Lai, Liangxue / Sui, Tingting

    Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS

    2024  Volume 81, Issue 1, Page(s) 63

    Abstract: SpCas9 and AsCas12a are widely utilized as genome editing tools in human cells, but their applications are largely limited by their bulky size. Recently, AsCas12f1 protein, with a small size (422 amino acids), has been demonstrated to be capable of ... ...

    Abstract SpCas9 and AsCas12a are widely utilized as genome editing tools in human cells, but their applications are largely limited by their bulky size. Recently, AsCas12f1 protein, with a small size (422 amino acids), has been demonstrated to be capable of cleaving double-stranded DNA protospacer adjacent motif (PAM). However, low editing efficiency and large differences in activity against different genomic loci have been a limitation in its application. Here, we show that engineered AsCas12f1 sgRNA has significantly improved the editing efficiency in human cells and mouse embryos. Moreover, we successfully generated three stable mouse mutant disease models using the engineered CRISPR-AsCas12f1 system in this study. Collectively, our work uncovers the engineered AsCas12f1 system expands mini CRISPR toolbox, providing a remarkable promise for therapeutic applications.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Humans ; CRISPR-Cas Systems/genetics ; CRISPR-Associated Protein 9/genetics ; CRISPR-Associated Protein 9/metabolism ; RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems ; Streptococcus pyogenes ; Gene Editing ; Mutagenesis
    Chemical Substances CRISPR-Associated Protein 9 (EC 3.1.-) ; RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1358415-7
    ISSN 1420-9071 ; 1420-682X
    ISSN (online) 1420-9071
    ISSN 1420-682X
    DOI 10.1007/s00018-023-05100-3
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  9. Article ; Online: Programmable RNA 5-methylcytosine (m5C) modification of cellular RNAs by dCasRx conjugated methyltransferase and demethylase.

    Zhang, Tao / Zhao, Feiyu / Li, Jinze / Sun, Xiaodi / Zhang, Xiyun / Wang, Hejun / Fan, Peng / Lai, Liangxue / Li, Zhanjun / Sui, Tingting

    Nucleic acids research

    2024  Volume 52, Issue 6, Page(s) 2776–2791

    Abstract: 5-Methylcytosine (m5C), an abundant RNA modification, plays a crucial role in regulating RNA fate and gene expression. While recent progress has been made in understanding the biological roles of m5C, the inability to introduce m5C at specific sites ... ...

    Abstract 5-Methylcytosine (m5C), an abundant RNA modification, plays a crucial role in regulating RNA fate and gene expression. While recent progress has been made in understanding the biological roles of m5C, the inability to introduce m5C at specific sites within transcripts has hindered efforts to elucidate direct links between specific m5C and phenotypic outcomes. Here, we developed a CRISPR-Cas13d-based tool, named reengineered m5C modification system (termed 'RCMS'), for targeted m5C methylation and demethylation in specific transcripts. The RCMS editors consist of a nuclear-localized dCasRx conjugated to either a methyltransferase, NSUN2/NSUN6, or a demethylase, the catalytic domain of mouse Tet2 (ten-eleven translocation 2), enabling the manipulation of methylation events at precise m5C sites. We demonstrate that the RCMS editors can direct site-specific m5C incorporation and demethylation. Furthermore, we confirm their effectiveness in modulating m5C levels within transfer RNAs and their ability to induce changes in transcript abundance and cell proliferation through m5C-mediated mechanisms. These findings collectively establish RCMS editors as a focused epitranscriptome engineering tool, facilitating the identification of individual m5C alterations and their consequential effects.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; 5-Methylcytosine/metabolism ; Methylation ; Methyltransferases/genetics ; Methyltransferases/metabolism ; RNA, Transfer/metabolism ; Genetic Techniques ; CRISPR-Cas Systems ; Humans ; RNA Editing
    Chemical Substances 5-Methylcytosine (6R795CQT4H) ; Methyltransferases (EC 2.1.1.-) ; RNA, Transfer (9014-25-9)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 186809-3
    ISSN 1362-4962 ; 1362-4954 ; 0301-5610 ; 0305-1048
    ISSN (online) 1362-4962 ; 1362-4954
    ISSN 0301-5610 ; 0305-1048
    DOI 10.1093/nar/gkae110
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  10. Article: Highly efficient A-to-G base editing by ABE8.17 in rabbits.

    Zhao, Ding / Qian, Yuqiang / Li, Jinze / Li, Zhanjun / Lai, Liangxue

    Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids

    2022  Volume 27, Page(s) 1156–1163

    Abstract: Adenine base editors (ABEs), composed of an evolved adenine deaminase fused to the Cas9 nickase, enable efficient and precise A-to-G conversion in various organisms. However, the base editing of some challenging loci with the ABE7.10 system in rabbits ... ...

    Abstract Adenine base editors (ABEs), composed of an evolved adenine deaminase fused to the Cas9 nickase, enable efficient and precise A-to-G conversion in various organisms. However, the base editing of some challenging loci with the ABE7.10 system in rabbits was inefficient in our previous study. Here, we show that ABE8.17 and SpRY-ABE8.17 can efficiently induce base editing in mouse and rabbit embryos. In addition, this strategy can be used to precisely mimic clinical point mutations in rabbits. Furthermore, by eliminating the linker in ABE8.17, we created ABE8.17-NL, which achieved efficient base editing within a narrowed window (2-4 nts) in human HEK293FT cells. Collectively, these findings show that ABE8.17 systems can efficiently induce efficient A-to-G base editing at desired sites and that the ABE7.10 system is inefficient, thus providing an efficient way to generate ideal disease models in rabbits.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662631-7
    ISSN 2162-2531
    ISSN 2162-2531
    DOI 10.1016/j.omtn.2022.01.019
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