Figure 2. Generation of PZR-knockout SPC-A1 cells. (A) Two sgRNAs targeting exon 2 of the MPZL1 gene were designed for CRISPR genome editing. (B) Verification of PZR knockout in SPC-A1 cells by Western blotting using antibodies against PZR and β-actin as indicated. (C) PCR analysis of genomic DNA from wild type and PZR-KO SPC-A1 cells primers Pf. and Pr. surrounding the sgRNA-targeting sites. PCR products were analyzed on 2% agarose and visualized with ethidium bromide. (D) DNA sequencing verification of a 43-bp deletion in PZR-KO SPC-A1 cells. Sequencing was performed from the 3′-side with primer Pr. The position of a 43-bp fragment deletion was marked by a red arrow.