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Embryo Microinjection and Knockout Mutant Identification of CRISPR/Cas9 Genome-Edited Helicoverpa Armigera (Hübner)
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Embryo Microinjection and Knockout Mutant Identification of CRISPR/Cas9 Genome-Edited Helicoverpa Armigera (Hübner)
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06:37 min

July 01, 2021

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Chapters

  • 00:05Introduction
  • 00:29Design of Gene-Specific Primers and Preparation of sgRNA and Embryos
  • 02:18Microinjection of Embryos
  • 03:47Post-Injection Insect Rearing
  • 04:41Knock-Out Mutation Detection
  • 05:27Results: Selection and Synthesis of Target sgRNAs and Detection of Mutants by PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
  • 06:08Conclusion

Summary

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Presented here is a protocol of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) embryo microinjection and knockout mutant identification created by CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. Mutant insects enable further research of gene function and interaction among different genes in vivo.

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