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<p>CRISPR system has been widely used due to its precision and versatility in gene editing. Un1Cas12f1 from uncultured archaeon (hereafter referred to as Cas12f), known for its compact size (529 aa), exhibits obvious delivery advantage for gene editing in vitro and in vivo. However, its activity remains suboptimal. In this study, we engineer circular guide RNA (cgRNA) for Cas12f and significantly improve the efficiency of gene activation about 1.9–19.2-fold. When combined with a phase separation system, the activation efficiency is further increased about 2.3–3.9-fold. In addition, cgRNA enhances the editing efficiency and narrows the editing window of adenine base editing about 1.2–2.5-fold. Importantly, this optimization strategy also boosts the Cas12f-induced gene activation efficiency in mouse liver. Therefore, we demonstrate that cgRNA is able to enhance Cas12f-based gene activation and adenine base editing, which holds great potential for gene therapy.</p>

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Engineered circular guide RNAs enhance miniature CRISPR/Cas12f-based gene activation and adenine base editing

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    2025年3月28日

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  • Xin Zhang,
  • Mengrao Li,
  • Kechen Chen,
  • Yuchen Liu,
  • Jiawei Liu,
  • Jiahong Wang,
  • Hongxin Huang,
  • Yanqun Zhang,
  • Tao Huang,
  • Shufeng Ma,
  • Kaitong Liao,
  • Jiayi Zhou,
  • Mei Wang,
  • Ying Lin,
  • Zhili Rong

摘要

CRISPR system has been widely used due to its precision and versatility in gene editing. Un1Cas12f1 from uncultured archaeon (hereafter referred to as Cas12f), known for its compact size (529 aa), exhibits obvious delivery advantage for gene editing in vitro and in vivo. However, its activity remains suboptimal. In this study, we engineer circular guide RNA (cgRNA) for Cas12f and significantly improve the efficiency of gene activation about 1.9–19.2-fold. When combined with a phase separation system, the activation efficiency is further increased about 2.3–3.9-fold. In addition, cgRNA enhances the editing efficiency and narrows the editing window of adenine base editing about 1.2–2.5-fold. Importantly, this optimization strategy also boosts the Cas12f-induced gene activation efficiency in mouse liver. Therefore, we demonstrate that cgRNA is able to enhance Cas12f-based gene activation and adenine base editing, which holds great potential for gene therapy.