CRISPR Library Screens

CRISPR gRNA libraries

Genome-wide gRNA libraries for efficient screening

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CRISPR gRNA library service

Pooled CRISPR guide RNA libraries, or gRNA libraries, are ideal for high-throughput screening of important molecular targets. These libraries leverage the efficiency and specificity of the CRISPR gene editing technology to either knock-out gene expression or transcriptionally activate genes in the genome.

GenScript offers a variety of Broad Institute pre-validated gRNA library options, including GeCKO libraries for genome-wide knockout of human and mouse genes, and CRISPR Synergistic Activating Mediator (SAM) libraries for transcriptional activation of every gene in the human and mouse genome.

GenScript also offers fully customized gRNA libraries, with complete coverage and uniform distribution, for CRISPR knockout, CRISPRa, and CRISPRi.

How are CRISPR libraries used?

How are CRISPR libraries used?

Screening using the CRISPR technology is particularly advantageous because of its simplicity, specificity and versatility. The genome-wide GeCKO and SAM libraries were designed to target every gene in the mouse or human genes and knock-out or transcriptionally activate each gene, respectively. Libraries are amplified, packaged and transduced into host cells to generate mutant cell lines (Figure 1). The mutants can then be screened under specific conditions, such as by positive or negative selection, to identify important genes in a pathway.

Figure 1: How to use CRISPR gRNA libraries

CRISPR gRNA libraries at GenScript

Knockout Libraries

GeCKO library for genome-scale knock-out

The genome-scale CRISPR knock-out (GeCKO) v2 libraries enable rapid screening for loss-of-function mutations that produce a desired phenotype in human or mouse cells. GenScript is pleased to offer all eight GeCKO v2 CRISPR libraries developed in Feng Zhang\'s laboratory through a license with the Broad Institute.* GeCKO libraries are mixed pools of guide RNA targeting each gene and miRNA within the mouse or human genome; the improved GeCKO v2.0 libraries also contain non-targeting gRNA to serve as controls and utilize improved lentiviral vectors for high-titer lentivirus production and highly efficient transduction of primary cells. GeCKO libraries have been used in primary mouse and human cells, stem cells, cancer cells, and stable cell lines. GeCKO library screens allows you to identify genes that are essential for cell viability under different conditions, as well as genes whose loss enables drug resistance in cancer cells. For complete details of GeCKOv2 library design & construction, please see: Sanjana N.E., Shalem O., Zhang F. Improved vectors and genome-wide libraries for CRISPR screening. Nat Methods. 2014 Aug;11(8):783-4. doi: 10.1038/nmeth.3047.

GeCKO v2 libraries are available as two half-libraries, A and B. Each library contains 3gRNAs per gene. Both libraries contain 1,000 non-targeting control sgRNAs. The A library contains gRNAs targeting miRNAs (4 sgRNAs per miRNA) as well. The A and B libraries can be purchased and delivered together to ensure complete representation; however, as more cells are required for both libraries, screening with library A is suggested.

Library details

Library	Sequence information
Human GeCKO Library A	65,383 sequences: 3 sgRNA targeting each of 19,050 genes; 4 sgRNA targeting each of 1,864 miRNA; 1,000 control (non-targeting) sgRNAs.
Human GeCKO Library B	58,028 sequences: 3 sgRNA targeting each of 19,050 genes; 1,000 control (non-targeting) sgRNAs.
Mouse GeCKO Library A	67,405 sequences: 3 sgRNA targeting each of 20,611 genes; 4 sgRNA targeting each of 1,175 miRNA; 1,000 control (non-targeting) sgRNAs.
Mouse GeCKO Library B	62,804 sequences: 3 sgRNA targeting each of 20,611 genes; 1,000 control (non-targeting) sgRNAs.

The gRNA libraries at GenScript are Industrial Grade and in-stock for immediate delivery (please allow 5-7 days for shipping) unless stated otherwise. Additional quantity options are available, but may require additional turnaround time. Email us for more information on additional library options.

Catalog #	Library Name	Vectors	Amount	Price
SC1771-25 SC1771-100 SC1771-200	Human GeCKO Library A	pLentiCRISPR v2	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	Starting from $999
SC1774-25 SC1774-100 SC1774-200	Human GeCKO Library A	pLentiGuide-Puro Accompanied by: pLentiCas9-Blast	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	Out-of-Stock
SC1777-25 SC1777-100 SC1777-200	Human GeCKO Library B	pLentiCRISPR v2	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	Starting from $999
SC1780-25 SC1780-100 SC1780-200	Human GeCKO Library B	pLentiGuide-Puro Accompanied by: pLentiCas9-Blast	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	Out-of-Stock
SC1783-25 SC1783-100 SC1783-200	Mouse GeCKO Library A	pLentiCRISPR v2	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	Out-of-Stock
SC1843-25 SC1843-100 SC1843-200	Mouse GeCKO Library A	pLentiGuide-Puro Accompanied by: pLentiCas9-Blast	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	Out-of-Stock
SC1849-25 SC1849-100 SC1849-200	Mouse GeCKO Library B	pLentiGuide-Puro Accompanied by: pLentiCas9-Blast	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	Out-of-Stock

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GeCKO Library Deliverables

Pooled library (Industrial Grade) in 25 µg aliquots. The 100 µg and 200 µg library are delivered as 4 x 25 µg or 8 x 25 µg, respectively. The libraries are delivered with a technical guide, MSDS and COA.
Mouse GeCKO Library A (dual vector): 100 µg pooled library (Research Grade).

Scale up to 900 µg total, in increments of 100 µg; Industrial Grade available instead of Research Grade.
Final project report, including ABI files from Sanger sequencing for small-scale tests and statistical summary from next-generation sequencing validation. Complete raw NGS data available upon request.

How to use GeCKO libraries

GeCKO libraries are a mixed pool of CRISPR guide RNAs that target every gene and miRNA in the genome. Each gRNA is cloned into a lentiviral vector optimized to produce high-titer virus for efficient lentiviral transduction of primary cells or cultured cell lines. Read More »

Transcriptional Activation Libraries

CRISPR transcriptional activation SAM library

SAM libraries induce robust transcriptional activation for genome-wide gain-of-function screening

The SAM library enables gain-of-function screening in human cells by inducing robust, specific transcriptional activation of each coding region in the genome in a single screen. CRISPR/Cas9 Synergistic Activation Mediator (SAM) is a protein complex engineered to enable robust transcriptional activation of endogenous genes. SAM takes advantage of the specificity and ease of reprogramming of Cas9 nucleases, which are targeted to a specific locus in the genome by guide RNA. The SAM complex includes three transcription activation domains VP64, P65, and HSF1 which synergistically enhance transcription when targeted to any site within 200bp upstream of a transcription start site. SAM uses a nucleolytically inactive Cas9 to ensure that no strand breaks are introduced into endogenous genome.

The human genome-wide SAM library activates all known coding isoforms in the RefSeq database (23,430 isoforms) for gain-of-function screening. SAM libraries have been used in primary mouse and human cells, stem cells, cancer cells, and stable cell lines. SAM library screens allow you to identify genes that are essential for cell viability under different conditions, as well as genes whose loss enables drug resistance in cancer cells.

For complete details of SAM library design & construction, please see: Konermann S*, Brigham MD*, Trevino AE, Joung J, Abudayyeh OO, Barcena C, Hsu PD, Habib N, Gootenberg JS, Nishimasu H, Nureki O & Zhang F. Genome-scale transcriptional activation by an engineered CRISPR-Cas9 complex. Nature, doi:10.1038/nature14136.

SAM Library Contents

70,290 gRNA sequences; 3 sgRNA targeting each of 23,430 unique coding isoforms in the human genome.
Human SAM gRNA library is cloned into pLenti sgRNA(MS2)_zeo vector backbone.
Library is accompanied by the pLenti dCas-VP64_Blast and pLenti MS2-P-HSF1_Hygro plasmids which must be co-delivered.

SAM Library Deliverables

All SAM libraries are Industrial Grade and in-stock for immediate delivery (please allow 5-7 days for shipping). Additional quantity options are available, but may require additional turnaround time. Email us for more information on additional library options.

Catalog #	Library Name	Vectors	Amount	Price
SC1770-25 SC1770-100 SC1770-200	Human SAM Library	pLenti sgRNA(MS2)_zeo; pLenti dCas9-VP64_Blast; pLenti MS2-P65-HSF1-Hygro.	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	$4999 $999 $14999 $2999 $24999 $4999
SC1754-25 SC1754-100 SC1754-200	Human SAM Library	pLenti sgRNA(MS2)_puro; pLenti dCas9-VP64_Blast; pLenti MS2-P65-HSF1-Hygro.	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	$4999 $999 $14999 $2999 $24999 $4999
SC1844-25 SC1844-100 SC1844-200	Mouse SAM Library	pLenti sgRNA(MS2)_puro pLenti dCas9-VP64_Blast; pLenti MS2-P65-HSF1-Hygro.	25 µg 100 µg 200 µg	$4999 $999 $14999 $2999 $24999 $4999

How to use SAM libraries for gain-of-function screens

The SAM library is a mixed pool of CRISPR guide RNAs that target immediately upstream of every transcription start site in the genome. For SAM gain-of-function screening, the human genome-wide SAM sgRNA library has to be combined with two additional SAM constructs – dCas9-VP64 and MS2-P-HSF1. Read More »

Three components -- dCas9-VP64, sgRNA-MS2, and MS2-p-HSF1 – form the assembled SAM complex

SAM Library Components

The SAM complex consists of three components:

A nucleolytically inactive Cas9-VP64 fusion
An sgRNA incorporating two MS2 RNA aptamers at the tetraloop and stem-loop
The MS2-P65-HSF1 activation helper protein

The inSC17xx-1corporation of three distinct activation domains - VP64, p65 and HSF1 – into the complex aids robust transcriptional activation through synergy. Each of the three components are encoded on a separate lentiviral vector as described below. All three vectors must be co-transduced in order for SAM to be active All SAM human genome-wide guide RNA library sequences are available in this .csv file.

Pathway-specific Libraries

Pathway-focused CRISPR gRNA library

Pathway-focused pooled gRNA libraries are ideal for targeted screening of specific pathways of importance. Designed using gene targets identified through the Drug Gene Interaction Database, these libraries are ideal for thorough screening of pathway or disease-focused genes. All gRNA sequences have been pre-designed and validated by the Broad Institute. All libraries are delivered Industrial Grade and ready for immediate lentiviral packaging. For more information on the gRNA sequences covered in the library, click on the library hyperlink.

Pathway	Gene #	gRNA #
ABC Transporter	100	298
Adult Stem Cells	58	174
Angiogenesis	92	276
Apoptosis	68	204
cAMP & calcium Signaling Pathway	91	271
Cell Cycle	84	252
Cytochrome P450	57	171
Drug Resistance	348	1044
GPCR	280	840
Hormone Activity	108	324
Ion Channels (Potassium)	67	201
Tumor Metastasis	60	180
Nuclear Hormone Receptors	117	351
Oncogenes	289	867
Tumor Suppressor	720	2155
WNT Pathway	92	276

Pathway	Gene #	gRNA #
Acute myeloid leukemia	45	135
Adipogenesis	126	378
Alzheimer\'s disease	94	281
B cell receptor signaling pathway	58	174
Bladder cancer	37	111
Cardiovascular Disease	91	273
Chemokine signaling pathway	134	402
Chronic myeloid leukemia	57	171
Colorectal cancer	54	162
Diabetes	44	132
Drug Metabolism	34	102
Drug transporters	84	252
ES Cell Differentiation	334	1002
Extracellular Matrix & Adhesion	84	252
Growth Factor	161	483
Histone Modification	259	776

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Customized gRNA Library - Maximize Your Screening Capability

Powered by our proprietary arrayed, semiconductor-based, high-quality, oligonucleotide synthesis platform, GenScript offers fully customized gRNA libraries, with complete coverage and uniform distribution, for CRISPR knockout, CRISPRa, and CRISPRi.

Advantages:

Top-notch library converge: >99% coverage with NGS validation
Cloned into Dual or All-In-One CRISPR vectors licensed from Feng Zhang\'s lab, or any customized vectors
Delivered in virus packaging-ready plasmid format, with flexible quantities (from µg to mg level)
No sequence restriction
Deliver in in as short as 7 weeks

Workflow for constructing gRNA libraries using arrayed, semiconductor-based oligonucleotides. gRNAs are precisely synthesized using our advanced semiconductor technology as single-stranded oligonucleotides. Following PCR amplification, double-stranded gRNAs are cloned into vector of choice to create a screening library. Typically, a lentiviral vector optimized to produce high-titer virus is used for efficient transduction.

Case Study: 100% coverage and even distribution of gRNAs determined by NGS

Rank 10%	44
Rank 90%	206
Skew (90%/10%)	4.68
Average Depth	117
MaxDepth	1068
Total Oligo	62804
Sequenced Oligo	62804

A gRNA library consisting of 62,804 diverse gRNAs were constructed in this case, and NGS analysis indicated 100% coverage of the gRNA library. In addition, a 90/10 ratio less than 5 illustrated the equal distribution of desired gRNAs within the library, ensuring maximum screening efficiency and identification of a hit.

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