Simulation of CRISPR-Cas9 editing on evolving barcode and accuracy of lineage tracing.

ABSTRACT: We designed a simulation program that mimics the CRISPR-Cas9 editing on evolving barcode and double strand break repair procedure along with cell divisions. Emerging barcode mutations tend to build upon previously existing mutations, occurring sequentially with each generation. This process results in a unique mutation profile in each cell. We sample the barcodes in leaf cells and reconstruct the lineage, comparing it to the original lineage tree to test algorithm accuracy under different parameter settings. Our computational simulations validate the reasonable assumptions deduced from experimental observations, emphasizing that factors such as sampling size, barcode length, multiple barcodes, indel probabilities, and Cas9 activity are critical for accurate and successful lineage tracing.

SUBMITTER: Liu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11333585 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature