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RNAi Mediated Plant Gene Silencing

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Introductions

Gene silencing is an important means of regulating gene expression in eukaryotic cells. It refers to a mechanism that is induced by double-stranded RNA in eukaryotes to recognize and eliminate abnormal RNA in cells. It is an evolutionarily conservative defense against transgenic or foreign viruses. RNA interference (RNAi) phenomenon introduces double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) containing the homologous complementary sequence of the target gene mRNA into the cell, which can specifically recognize the mRNA, cause the degradation of the mRNA, and cause the corresponding loss of function. RNAi provides an economical, fast, and efficient technical means to inhibit the expression of specific genes. This technology has been widely used. At present, the commonly used means of RNA interference are miRNA, shRNA and siRNA. The rapidity and universal affordability of RNAi have made cutting-edge progress in plant engineering and crop improvement, leading to the discovery of new crops with enhanced functions, such as nicotine-free tobacco, non-allergic peanuts, decaffeinated coffee and nutrition Fortified corn.

Phenotype comparison after RNAi-mediated gene silencing in ArabidopsisPhenotype comparison after RNAi-mediated gene silencing in Arabidopsis (Weng J K et al., 2010)

Services

Lifeasible has established RNAi-mediated gene silencing systems, which can be conveniently and effectively used for plant gene silencing and phenotypic modification. It can complete the design of multiple sequences of siRNA / miRNA, and provide comprehensive RNAi solutions from siRNA synthesis, RNAi vector construction to RNAi function verification. We uphold the customer-centric tenet and are committed to providing better services, saving customers a lot of time and energy.

Service content

  • siRNA design and vector construction
  • Design primers - Construction of siRNA stem-loop structure - Construct the vector - Sequencing verification

  • Transgenic plant
  • Phenotype and gene function analysis
  • Fluorescence quantitative PCR detection / mRNA expression detection / Western Blot protein expression detection

  • Make a report
  • Sequencing report of constructed vector, fluorescent quantitative PCR test report, Western Blot picture, etc.

Feedback to customers

  • siRNA information
  • Sequencing report of constructed vector
  • The plasmid and bacteria of the constructed vector
  • Complete experimental methods, original experimental records, instrument parameters, reagents and consumables information
  • Phenotype and gene function analysis pictures (customized according to requirements)

Service process

Service Process of RNAi Mediated Plant Gene Silencing - Lifeasible

Service requirements

  • Target gene sequence or accession number
  • Required promoters and screening genes

Project cycle

  • Takes about 2~3 months

Advantages

  • Strong inhibitory effect in plants
  • Long-term effective interference effect
  • We have a wealth of experience, and the plants that have been verified are: Arabidopsis, rice, day lily, sweet potato, corn, etc.
  • According to the source of the target gene, you can choose to construct an RNAi vector with 35S or Ubi promoter.
  • Mature plant transgenic technology system
  • With modern equipment, experienced team, cutting-edge technology

Reference

  1. Weng J K, Akiyama T, Bonawitz N D, et al. Convergent Evolution of Syringyl Lignin Biosynthesis via Distinct Pathways in the Lycophyte Selaginella and Flowering Plants[J]. The Plant Cell, 2010, 22(4):1033-1045.

※ It should be noted that our service is only used for research.

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