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Single-Cell CRISPR: An Efficient Strategy for Decoding Plant Cis-Regulatory Complexity

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Yuanhang Zhang
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Xuanxuan Luo
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Hongbin Li
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Shuangxia Jin
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Xianlong Zhang
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Maojun Wang *
DOI:10.1111/pbi.70647delete
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The generation of complex traits involves the coordinated interplay of multiple gene networks. Elucidating the function of transcriptional cis-regulatory elements (CREs) in regulating gene expression is crucial for understanding complex regulatory pathways and improving our ability to modify macro-phenotypes. While traditional bulk sequencing approaches rely on tissue or cell population aggregates, single-cell transcriptomics provides a more precise perspective by capturing cell-type-specific information. The integration of single-cell technology with genome-wide genetic screening, particularly through the single-cell CRISPR (scCRISPR) system, enables the identification of critical regulatory elements and provides novel insights into gene-expression control mechanisms. Here, we summarise recent advances in diverse strategies for functional genome analysis using the scCRISPR system, with an emphasis on its potential to revolutionise single-cell genetic screening of CREs. We also explore the challenges and opportunities for applying these approaches in plant research.
Keywords:
cis-regulatory element
genetic screen
phenotype selection
regulatory network
single-cell CRISPR
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Plant Biotechnology Journal
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shihezi university
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