Protocol for forward genetic screening to identify novel factors involved in a biological process in Caenorhabditis elegans.
STAR Protoc
; 5(2): 103114, 2024 Jun 21.
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ABSTRACT
Forward genetic screens have been a powerful tool for discovering genes involved in various biological processes in Caenorhabditis elegans. Here, we present a protocol for forward genetic screening to identify novel factors involved in a biological process in C. elegans. We describe steps for mutagenesis, screening, and backcrossing. To save time and effort, we also detail procedures for utilizing whole-genome sequencing to exclude mutants of previously characterized genes from crosses for mapping mutations. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Yoshida et al.1.
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Testes Genéticos
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Caenorhabditis elegans
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Animals
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En
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STAR Protoc
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2024
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Article
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Estados Unidos