Degrading DNA with Cascade-Cas3
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...single base pairs, to chromosomal inversions and large deletions. Many of these methods rely on Cas9 or...Although seemingly ubiquitous in nature, they are largely underutilized in research settings — mostly a consequence...is not as well understood but likely occurs in similar regions. This combination of chewing up one stand...stand and cutting the template strand causes large deletions of up to hundreds or even thousands of base...proteins naturally bound to the DNA.
Cas3 or Cas9?
Large genomic deletions can be achieved using Cas9, but...but Cas3 may be a better option. To get large deletions using Cas9, two or more gRNAs must be used along...Cascade-Cas3 complex in nucleotide unwinding steps. Molecular Cell, 70(3), 385-394.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016...