Characterization of CoCas9 nuclease from Capnocytophaga ochracea.
RNA biology(2023)
摘要
Cas9 nucleases are widely used for genome editing and engineering. Cas9 enzymes encoded by CRISPR-Cas defence systems of various prokaryotic organisms possess different properties such as target site preferences, size, and DNA cleavage efficiency. Here, we biochemically characterized CoCas9 from Capnocytophaga ochracea, a bacterium that inhabits the oral cavity of humans and contributes to plaque formation on teeth. CoCas9 recognizes a novel 5'-NRRWC-3' PAM and efficiently cleaves DNA in vitro. Functional characterization of CoCas9 opens ways for genetic engineering of C. ochracea using its endogenous CRISPR-Cas system. The novel PAM requirement makes CoCas9 potentially useful in genome editing applications.
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关键词
CoCas9, Cas9, Capnocytophaga ochracea, CRISPR-Cas, RNA-guided nuclease
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