CRISPR/Cas9 Guide RNA Design Rules for Predicting Activity

Feb 2, 2020Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

Rules for Designing CRISPR Guide RNAs to Predict Their Effectiveness

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Abstract

Effective guide RNA (gRNA) design is crucial for optimizing CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing outcomes.

  • gRNA design rules can enhance on-target activity of Cas9 while reducing unintended off-target effects.
  • A variety of computational tools are available to predict gRNA activity and assist in assay design.
  • Understanding the balance between on-target and off-target activity is essential for successful gene editing.

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