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CRISPR genomic screening informs gene–environment interactions
- Source :
- Current Opinion in Toxicology. 18:46-53
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2019.
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Abstract
- Gene–environment interactions impact the adverse health effects of environmental exposure to toxicants. Identification of genetic factors modulating organismal and cellular response to environmental toxicants can inform risk assessment. Genome-wide clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)–based genetic perturbation screening has recently emerged as a powerful approach to illuminate complex cellular processes including mechanisms modulating chemical toxicity. Here, we review key studies that demonstrate the utility of CRISPR screens in deciphering the molecular determinants of sensitivity and tolerance to toxic substances. We reflect on key considerations for implementing a CRISPR screen in toxicology. We also discuss computational methods used for analyzing CRISPR screens and strategies for validating screening results. Finally, we highlight potential future directions to address limitations in CRISPR screening approaches as applied to toxicology.
- Subjects :
- 0301 basic medicine
Chemical toxicity
Environmental exposure
Computational biology
010501 environmental sciences
Biology
Toxicology
01 natural sciences
Genomic screening
03 medical and health sciences
030104 developmental biology
Adverse health effect
CRISPR
Gene
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 24682020
- Volume :
- 18
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Current Opinion in Toxicology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........50d055a075f5ae1561233ee2b7f6430c