Identifying essential long non-coding RNAs in cancer using CRISPRi-based dropout screens

Oscar Bril, Laura J. Schwarzmueller, Leandro F. Moreno, Louis Vermeulen, Nicolas Léveillé

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Abstract

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as key regulators in the initiation, growth, and progression of cancer. High-throughput CRISPR-based techniques systematically assess the function of genes or regulatory elements present in the human genome. Here, we present a protocol for identifying essential lncRNAs in cancer using CRISPRi-based dropout screens. We describe steps to select target sites, design guide RNAs, and generate CRISPRi cell lines. We then detail the execution and analysis of CRISPRi-based dropout screens.
Original languageEnglish
Article number102588
JournalSTAR Protocols
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2023

Keywords

  • Bioinformatics
  • CRISPR
  • Cell Biology
  • Genomics
  • Molecular Biology

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