siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse 3T3-SA

Get tips on using p130 siRNA (m) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - mESC Rbl2/p130

Get tips on using MITF siRNA (m) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - B16-F10 MITF

Get tips on using TLR4 siRNA (m) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - Neuro 2a TLR4

Get tips on using C23 siRNA (m) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - Neuro 2a C23

Get tips on using iBONi siRNA pool to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - B16-F10 P53

Get tips on using Nrf2 siRNA (m) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - B16-F10 Nrf2

Get tips on using Rn_Tlr3_1 FlexiTube siRNA to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - Neuro 2a TLR3

Get tips on using Stealth siRNA(m) Stac3 to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - C2C12 Stac3

Short hairpin or small hairpin RNA (shRNA) is artificial RNA, which has a hairpin loop structure, and uses inherent microRNA (miRNA) machinery to silence target gene expression. This is called RNA interference (RNAi). These can be delivered via plasmids or viral/bacterial vectors. Challenges in shRNA-mediated gene silencing include 1. Off-target silencing, 2. Packaging shRNA encoding lentivirus, and 3. Stable transduction in cells. RNAi has been designed to have anywhere from 19-27 bs, but the most effective design has 19 bp. In case commercial shRNAs are not available, potential target sites can be chosen within exon, 5’- or 3’ UTR, depending on which splice variants of the gene are desired. One should use the latest algorithms and choose at least two different sequences, targeting different regions, in order to have confidence in overcoming off-target effects. A BLAST search after selecting potential design will eliminate potential off-target sequences. For the second challenge, sequencing the vector using primers for either strand (50-100 bp upstream) is suggested, along with using enzymatic digestion on agarose gel for the vector. Next, once the shRNA-containing vector is packaged in a virus, it is important to check the viral titer before transduction. Finally, using a marker in the lentiviral vector (fluorescent protein or antibiotic resistance), along with qPCR for target gene expression can help in determining the efficacy of transduction and shRNA on its target site.

Get tips on using Stealth siRNA(m)_Atg5 to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Mouse - MLO‐Y4 Atg5