Gene Activation by CRISPRa: Optimizing Overexpression for Gain-of-Function Studies

Horizon Discovery invites you to join them for an educational webinar.

Event Details:Gene Activation by CRISPRa: Optimizing Overexpression for Gain-of-Function Studies Date(s):

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
2:30 - 4:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time

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CRISPR-based methods have opened new possibilities for scientists studying gene function. While CRISPR knockout is the most discussed tool, CRISPR activation (CRISPRa) is becoming the preferred method for gene activation and overexpression for gain-of-function studies. In this webinar sponsored by Horizon Discovery, Steve Smith from Horizon will discuss how harnessing the specificity of CRISPR to activate or overexpress a gene within its endogenous context adds a powerful alternative approach to studying pathway components that may go undetected by loss-of-function analysis.

The consistency of the single-guide format associated with CRISPRa gene expression solves many of the challenges related to traditional vector-based approaches, including minimizing differences in expression and transfection due to transcript sizes.

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Meet the Speaker:

Steve Smith, PhD, MBA
Product Manager, Gene Modulation
Horizon Discovery

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