Droplet-based forward genetic screening of astrocyte-microglia cross-talk.
Science
; 379(6636): 1023-1030, 2023 03 10.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36893254
ABSTRACT
Cell-cell interactions in the central nervous system play important roles in neurologic diseases. However, little is known about the specific molecular pathways involved, and methods for their systematic identification are limited. Here, we developed a forward genetic screening platform that combines CRISPR-Cas9 perturbations, cell coculture in picoliter droplets, and microfluidic-based fluorescence-activated droplet sorting to identify mechanisms of cell-cell communication. We used SPEAC-seq (systematic perturbation of encapsulated associated cells followed by sequencing), in combination with in vivo genetic perturbations, to identify microglia-produced amphiregulin as a suppressor of disease-promoting astrocyte responses in multiple sclerosis preclinical models and clinical samples. Thus, SPEAC-seq enables the high-throughput systematic identification of cell-cell communication mechanisms.
Texto completo:
1
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pruebas Genéticas
/
Astrocitos
/
Microglía
/
Comunicación Autocrina
/
Técnicas Analíticas Microfluídicas
/
Anfirregulina
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Science
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos