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.

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STAR Protocols
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2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2026.104586
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CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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Protocol for an in vivo CRISPR screen for germinal center B cells in mice using ecotropic retrovirus

Jun Hong, Michel C. Nussenzweig
STAR Protocols
CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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Protocol for an in vivo CRISPR screen for germinal center B cells in mice using ecotropic retrovirus

Jun Hong, Michel C. Nussenzweig
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Abstract

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.

STAR ProtocolsVol. 7(2)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (US), Rockefeller University (US)
Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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