Efficient Generation of Multiple Seamless Point Mutations Conferring Triazole Resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus

Mariana Handelman, Nir Osherov*

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Abstract

Aspergillus fumigatus is a common human fungal pathogen that can cause a range of diseases. Triazoles are used to treat A. fumigatus infections, but resistance is increasing due to mutations in genes such as cyp51A, hmg1 and overexpression of efflux pumps. Verifying the importance of these mutations is time-consuming, and although the use of CRISPR-Cas9 methods has shortened this process, it still relies on the construction of repair templates containing a selectable marker. Here, employing in vitro-assembled CRISPR-Cas9 along with a recyclable selectable marker, we devised a quick and easy way to effectively and seamlessly introduce mutations conferring triazole resistance in A. fumigatus. We used it to introduce, alone and in combination, triazole resistance-conferring mutations in cyp51A, cyp51B and hmg1. With the potential to seamlessly introduce genes imparting resistance to additional existing and novel antifungals, toxic metals, and environmental stressors, this technique can considerably improve the ability to introduce dominant mutations in A. fumigatus.

Original languageEnglish
Article number644
JournalJournal of Fungi
Volume9
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2023

Keywords

  • ARMS-PCR
  • Aspergillus fumigatus
  • CRISPR-Cas9
  • genetic manipulation
  • pTel

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