2024
Hiroaki Ohishi, Hiroshi Ochiai
Image Analysis Protocol for DNA/RNA/Immunofluorescence (IF)-seqFISH Data Journal Article
In: Methods Mol. Biol., vol. Methods Mol. Biol. (Clifton, NJ), pp. 419–432, 2024, ISBN: 978-1-0716-4136-1.
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abstract = {Imaging-based spatial multi-omics technologies facilitate the analysis of higher-order genomic structures, gene transcription, and the localization of proteins and posttranslational modifications (PTMs) at the single-allele level, thereby enabling detailed observations of biological phenomena, including transcription machinery within cells and tissues. This chapter details the principles of such technologies, with a focus on DNA/RNA/immunofluorescence (IF) sequential fluorescence in situ hybridization (seqFISH). A comprehensive step-by-step protocol for image analysis is provided, covering image preprocessing, spot detection, and data visualization. For practical application, complete Jupyter Notebook codes are made available on GitHub (https://github.com/Ochiai-Lab/seqFISH_analysis).},
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2023
Hiroshi Ochiai
Facilitating genome function understanding using genome editing dependent bioimaging techniques Journal Article
In: Gene and Genome Editing, vol. 5, pp. 100022, 2023, ISSN: 2666-3880.
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abstract = {Genomic DNA is highly folded and is stored in the nucleus. In multicellular organisms, genomic DNA exhibits cell type-specific higher-order structures, including specific enhancer\textendashpromoter interactions, which have recently been shown to be relevant for cell type-specific regulation of gene expression. However, when the distances between specific enhancers and promoters were measured, cell-to-cell heterogeneity was unexpectedly large and, in some cases, did not correlate with the transcriptional state. These phenomena can be revealed by simultaneously visualizing specific genomic regions and the biological phenomena of interest. In this mini-review, I introduce methodologies for visualizing specific genomic DNA regions and provide detailed examples of how these techniques are being used to elucidate the mechanisms of transcriptional regulation.},
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2022
Hiroaki Ohishi, Hiroshi Ochiai
In: vol. 2577, pp. 103-122, 2022, ISSN: 1064-3745.
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title = {STREAMING-Tag System: Technology to Enable Visualization of Transcriptional Activity and Subnuclear Localization of Specific Endogenous Genes},
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date = {2022-09-30},
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journal = {Methods in Molecular Biology},
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abstract = {The Spliced TetO REpeAt, MS2 repeat, and INtein sandwiched reporter Gene tag (STREAMING-tagSTREAMING-tag) system enables imaging of nuclear localization as well as the transcription activity of a specific endogenous gene at sub-100-nm resolution in living cells. The use of this system combined with imaging of epigenome states enables a detailed analysis of the impact of epigenome status on transcriptional dynamics. In this chapter, we describe a method for quantifying distances between Nanog gene and clusters of cofactor BRD4 using the STREAMING-tagSTREAMING-tag system in mouse embryonic stem cells.},
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2019
Hiroshi Ochiai
In: vol. 2038, pp. 35–45, Humana, New York, NY, 2019.
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title = {Real-Time Observation of Localization and Expression (ROLEX) System for Live Imaging of the Transcriptional Activity and Nuclear Position of a Specific Endogenous Gene.},
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year = {2019},
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abstract = {Long genomic DNA is folded in a cell-type-specific manner and stored in the cell nucleus. The higher-order structure of genomic DNA is thought to be important for DNA transcription, repair, and replication. Recent advancements in live cell imaging techniques that enable the labeling of specific genomic loci and RNA have made it possible to capture the dynamic relationships between higher-order genomic structure and gene expression. We have established the real-time observation of localization and expression (ROLEX) system for live imaging of the transcriptional state and nuclear position of a specific endogenous gene. In this chapter, I will introduce the detailed protocol of ROLEX imaging in mouse embryonic stem cells.},
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2017
Hiroshi Ochiai, Takashi Yamamoto
Construction and Evaluation of Zinc Finger Nucleases. Book Chapter
In: vol. 1630, pp. 1–24, 2017.
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abstract = {Zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs) are programmable nucleases that have opened the door to the genome editing era. The construction of ZFNs recognizing a target sequence of interest is laborious, and has not been widely used recently. However, key ZFN patents are expiring over the next 2-4 years, enabling a wide range of deployments for clinical and industrial applications. This article introduces a ZFN construction protocol that uses bacterial one-hybrid (B1H) selection and single-stranded annealing (SSA) assay.},
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2016
Shinya Matsuura, Ekaterina Royba, Silvia N Akutsu, Hiromi Yanagihara, Hiroshi Ochiai, Yoshiki Kudo, Satoshi Tashiro, Tatsuo Miyamoto
Analysis of individual differences in radiosensitivity using genome editing. Journal Article
In: Ann ICRP, vol. 45, no. 1 Suppl, pp. 290–296, 2016.
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title = {Analysis of individual differences in radiosensitivity using genome editing.},
author = {Shinya Matsuura and Ekaterina Royba and Silvia N Akutsu and Hiromi Yanagihara and Hiroshi Ochiai and Yoshiki Kudo and Satoshi Tashiro and Tatsuo Miyamoto},
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abstract = {Current standards for radiological protection of the public have been uniformly established. However, individual differences in radiosensitivity are suggested to exist in human populations, which could be caused by nucleotide variants of DNA repair genes. In order to verify if such genetic variants are responsible for individual differences in radiosensitivity, they could be introduced into cultured human cells for evaluation. This strategy would make it possible to analyse the effect of candidate nucleotide variants on individual radiosensitivity, independent of the diverse genetic background. However, efficient gene targeting in cultured human cells is difficult due to the low frequency of homologous recombination (HR) repair. The development of artificial nucleases has enabled efficient HR-mediated genome editing to be performed in cultured human cells. A novel genome editing strategy, 'transcription activator-like effector nuclease (TALEN)-mediated two-step single base pair editing', has been developed, and this was used to introduce a nucleotide variant associated with a chromosomal instability syndrome bi-allelically into cultured human cells to demonstrate that it is the causative mutation. It is proposed that this editing technique will be useful to investigate individual radiosensitivity.},
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2015
Hiroshi Ochiai
Single-Base Pair Genome Editing in Human Cells by Using Site-Specific Endonucleases Journal Article
In: Int J Mol Sci, vol. 16, no. 9, pp. 21128–21137, 2015.
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title = {Single-Base Pair Genome Editing in Human Cells by Using Site-Specific Endonucleases},
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doi = {10.3390/ijms160921128},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-09-01},
urldate = {2015-09-01},
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volume = {16},
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publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},
abstract = {Genome-wide association studies have identified numerous single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with human diseases or phenotypes. However, causal relationships between most SNPs and the associated disease have not been established, owing to technical challenges such as unavailability of suitable cell lines. Recently, efficient editing of a single base pair in the genome was achieved using programmable site-specific nucleases. This technique enables experimental confirmation of the causality between SNPs and disease, and is potentially valuable in clinical applications. In this review, I introduce the molecular basis and describe examples of single-base pair editing in human cells. I also discuss the challenges associated with the technique, as well as possible solutions.},
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Hiroshi Ochiai, Takashi Yamamoto
Genome Editing Using Zinc-Finger Nucleases (ZFNs) and Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nucleases (TALENs) Book Section
In: Targeted Genome Editing Using Site-Specific Nucleases, pp. 3–24, Springer, Tokyo, 2015.
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abstract = {Targetable nucleases, including zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs), transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs), and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated (Cas), induce DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) into user-defined sites. DSBs are immediately repaired through the evolutionarily conserved pathways of error-prone non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) or homology-directed repair (HDR). With the utilization of these repair processes, researchers have been able to disrupt specific genes, add exogenous DNA elements into intended genomic sites, introduce single-nucleotide substitutions, and perform many other applications. Consequently, this “genome editing” technology has revolutionized the life science field. In addition, this technology has the potential to improve agricultural products and be applicable to therapeutic use.
Here, we will introduce a brief history of targetable nuclease-mediated genome editing and the applications of the tools that the technology provides. In this chapter, we will primarily focus on ZFNs and TALENs, which are artificial proteins composed of a specific DNA-binding domain and a restriction enzyme FokI DNA-cleavage domain. We will also review the properties and construction methods of these nucleases.},
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Here, we will introduce a brief history of targetable nuclease-mediated genome editing and the applications of the tools that the technology provides. In this chapter, we will primarily focus on ZFNs and TALENs, which are artificial proteins composed of a specific DNA-binding domain and a restriction enzyme FokI DNA-cleavage domain. We will also review the properties and construction methods of these nucleases.






