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<p>RNA splicing is fundamental to cellular function, yet systematic investigation of its complex regulation has been limited by existing methods. Here, we present SPLiCR-seq (<Emphasis Type="Underline">SPL</Emphasis>icing regulator <Emphasis Type="Underline">i</Emphasis>dentification through <Emphasis Type="Underline">CR</Emphasis>ISPR screening), a high-throughput CRISPR screening platform that enables direct measurement of RNA splicing outcomes for pooled genetic perturbations, overcoming limitations of traditional fluorescence-based approaches. Applying SPLiCR-seq to investigate <i>XBP1</i> splicing during the unfolded protein response (UPR), we conduct targeted and genome-wide screens across diverse cellular contexts, revealing both common and cell-type specific regulators. Notably, we identify GADD34 (<i>PPP1R15A</i>) as a novel modulator of IRE1α-XBP1 signaling, demonstrating that it directly interacts with IRE1α and functions independently of its canonical role in eIF2α dephosphorylation. Pharmacological inhibition of GADD34 using Sephin1 effectively suppressed <i>XBP1</i> splicing and alleviated CAR-T cell exhaustion in an ex vivo model, leading to enhanced tumor-killing capacity across multiple cancer models. This work not only establishes a powerful new tool for systematically studying RNA splicing regulation but also uncovers a promising therapeutic strategy for improving CAR-T cell immunotherapy through modulation of the IRE1α-XBP1 pathway.</p>

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SPLiCR-seq: A CRISPR-Based Screening Platform for RNA splicing Identifies Novel Regulators of IRE1α-XBP1 Signaling Under ER Stress

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    2025年12月19日

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  • Qianqian Ying,
  • Yongchen Chen,
  • Luochen Shen,
  • Yang Xu,
  • Ruilin Tian

摘要

RNA splicing is fundamental to cellular function, yet systematic investigation of its complex regulation has been limited by existing methods. Here, we present SPLiCR-seq (SPLicing regulator identification through CRISPR screening), a high-throughput CRISPR screening platform that enables direct measurement of RNA splicing outcomes for pooled genetic perturbations, overcoming limitations of traditional fluorescence-based approaches. Applying SPLiCR-seq to investigate XBP1 splicing during the unfolded protein response (UPR), we conduct targeted and genome-wide screens across diverse cellular contexts, revealing both common and cell-type specific regulators. Notably, we identify GADD34 (PPP1R15A) as a novel modulator of IRE1α-XBP1 signaling, demonstrating that it directly interacts with IRE1α and functions independently of its canonical role in eIF2α dephosphorylation. Pharmacological inhibition of GADD34 using Sephin1 effectively suppressed XBP1 splicing and alleviated CAR-T cell exhaustion in an ex vivo model, leading to enhanced tumor-killing capacity across multiple cancer models. This work not only establishes a powerful new tool for systematically studying RNA splicing regulation but also uncovers a promising therapeutic strategy for improving CAR-T cell immunotherapy through modulation of the IRE1α-XBP1 pathway.