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<p>Synthetic gene circuits are powerful tools for precisely programming gene expression and introducing novel cellular functions. However, their development and application in plants has lagged behind other systems, due mainly to the limited availability of modular genetic parts. We recently developed a CRISPR interference (CRISPRi)-based synthetic gene circuit system for programming gene expression in plants. Using a robust and high-throughput protoplast-based dual luciferase assay, we demonstrated the development, testing and functionality of these circuits in various plant species. Here we detail the key design principles and considerations for building and testing programmable and reversible CRISPRi-based gene circuits in plants. We also provide detailed procedures for isolating protoplasts from multiple plant species, including <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>, <i>Brassica napus, Triticum aestivum</i> and <i>Physcomitrium patens</i>. Furthermore, we provide step-by-step instructions for the 96-well plate-based protoplast transfection assay for testing genetic parts and synthetic circuits, using a dual luciferase assay. The detailed descriptions of these developed systems will enhance the efficiency and reproducibility of the construction, testing, and implementation of synthetic gene circuits in a variety of plant species. This protocol enables the design and testing of CRISPRi-based gene circuits in plants within ~4 weeks.</p>

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Designing and testing CRISPRi-based synthetic gene circuits in plants

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年2月4日

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  • Adil Khan,
  • Gabrielle Herring,
  • Jia Yuan Zhu,
  • Milly Petterson,
  • Ryan Lister

摘要

Synthetic gene circuits are powerful tools for precisely programming gene expression and introducing novel cellular functions. However, their development and application in plants has lagged behind other systems, due mainly to the limited availability of modular genetic parts. We recently developed a CRISPR interference (CRISPRi)-based synthetic gene circuit system for programming gene expression in plants. Using a robust and high-throughput protoplast-based dual luciferase assay, we demonstrated the development, testing and functionality of these circuits in various plant species. Here we detail the key design principles and considerations for building and testing programmable and reversible CRISPRi-based gene circuits in plants. We also provide detailed procedures for isolating protoplasts from multiple plant species, including Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Triticum aestivum and Physcomitrium patens. Furthermore, we provide step-by-step instructions for the 96-well plate-based protoplast transfection assay for testing genetic parts and synthetic circuits, using a dual luciferase assay. The detailed descriptions of these developed systems will enhance the efficiency and reproducibility of the construction, testing, and implementation of synthetic gene circuits in a variety of plant species. This protocol enables the design and testing of CRISPRi-based gene circuits in plants within ~4 weeks.