Protocol for an in vivo CRISPR screen for germinal center B cells in mice using ecotropic retrovirus
The lack of an in vitro model that recapitulates germinal center (GC) B cell biology necessitates the use of animal models for genetic studies. Here, we present a protocol for an in vivo CRISPR screen for GC B cells in mice using an ecotropic retrovirus. We describe steps for constructing a single guide (sgRNA) library and performing a genetic screen in a mouse model of protein immunization, including procedures for sequencing and data analysis.
Authors
- Jun Hong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5944-4229)
- Michel C. Nussenzweig
Institutions
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute (US)
- Rockefeller University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- STAR Protocols
- Published
- 2026-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2026.104586
- Primary Topic
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation