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Here, we describe an extension of our original transformation-associated recombination (TAR) cloning protocol, enabling selective isolation of DNA segments from microbial genomes. The technique is based on the previously described TAR cloning procedure developed for isolation of a desirable region from mammalian genomes that are enriched in autonomously replicating sequence (ARS)-like sequences, elements that function as the origin of replication in yeast. Such sequences are not common in microbial genomes. In this Protocol Extension, an ARS is inserted into the TAR vector along with a counter-selectable marker, allowing for selection of cloning events against vector circularization. Pre-treatment of microbial DNA with CRISPR–Cas9 to generate double-stranded breaks near the targeted sequences greatly increases the yield of region-positive colonies. In comparison to other available methods, this Protocol Extension allows selective isolation of any region from microbial genomes as well as from environmental DNA samples. The entire procedure can be completed in 10 d.
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This work was supported by the Intramural Research Program of the NIH, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, USA.
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Kouprina, N., Noskov, V.N. & Larionov, V. Selective isolation of large segments from individual microbial genomes and environmental DNA samples using transformation-associated recombination cloning in yeast. Nat Protoc 15, 734–749 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41596-019-0280-1
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