Af-CUT&Tag: An Antibody-Free, High-Resolution Platform for Genome-Wide Profiling of Protein-DNA Interactions in Single Cells and Complex Tissues
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ABSTRACT: Traditional antibody-based chromatin profiling methods are limited by antibody availability, cost, cell penetration, and protein modification susceptibility. To address these challenges, we present Af-CUT&Tag, a novel antibody-free approach for high-resolution chromatin profiling. By leveraging engineered binders (LgBiT/NbALFA) fused to Tn5 transposase and targeting CRISPR-integrated tags (HiBiT/ALFA), Af-CUT&Tag eliminates antibody dependence, achieving superior specificity and sensitivity with as few as 500 cells. This method outperforms antibody-based counterparts in signal-to-noise ratio, promoter enrichment, and library quality, while also enabling single-cell resolution (scAf-CUT&Tag). Applying Af-CUT&Tag to Hippo effectors (YAP1/TAZ) during liver regeneration revealed dynamic chromatin remodeling, including YAP1/TAZ-mediated control of lipid metabolism (e.g.,Lpin1, Fasn) and heme clearance (Hpx, Trf). We further identify miR-122 as a critical regulator of these processes, impacting liver regeneration. The versatility of Af-CUT&Tag in cell lines, bulk tissues, and single nuclei establishes it as a transformative tool for studying gene regulation in development, disease, and regeneration.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE283706 | GEO | 2024/12/15
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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