CRISPR 101: Cas9 vs. The Other Cas(s)
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...initiates single stranded DNA degradation. Cas3 DNA digestion can proceed up to multiple kilobases, but only...that it generates staggered breaks, also known as sticky ends. Cas12a cleavage results in 5 bp overhangs...efficient, multiplexable RNA knockdown. Cas13 has also stirred up interest for its potential as a viral therapeutic...