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RNAi-Mediated Depletion of Poxvirus Proteins

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Abstract

RNA interference (RNAi) allows for transient, targeted depletion of cellular or viral proteins. Previously, small interfering RNA (siRNA) screens targeting cellular factors successfully identified several host genes that are required for VACV infection, and other viruses such as HIV. In this chapter, we outline how RNAi can be adapted to unravel the functions of poxvirus genes, using a 96-well format. Additionally, we describe two different high-throughput methods (flow cytometry and automated microscopy) to assess infection levels of an engineered VACV that encodes a fluorescent reporter protein under an early and/or late viral gene promoter.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages119-130
Number of pages12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2023
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • High-throughput screening
  • Poxvirus genes
  • Protein depletion
  • siRNA
  • Transfection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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