PAM for RNA-Guided Cas9 (IMAGE)

DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

PAM for RNA-Guided Cas9

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Short DNA sequences known as "PAM" (shown in yellow) enable the bacterial enzyme Cas9 to identify and degrade foreign DNA, as well as induce site-specific genetic changes in animal and plant cells. The presence of PAM is also required to activate the Cas9 enzyme.

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Illustration by KC Roeyer

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