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Loss of dsRNA-based gene silencing in Entamoeba histolytica: Implications for approaches to genetic analysis
Loss of dsRNA-based gene silencing in Entamoeba histolytica: Implications for approaches to genetic analysis EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY MacFarlane, R. C., Singh, U. 2008; 119 (2): 296-300Abstract
The ability to regulate gene expression in the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica is critical in determining gene function. We previously published that expression of dsRNA specific to E. histolytica serine threonine isoleucine rich protein (EhSTIRP) resulted in reduction of gene expression [MacFarlane, R.C., Singh, U., 2007. Identification of an Entamoeba histolytica serine, threonine, isoleucine, rich protein with roles in adhesion and cytotoxicity. Eukaryotic Cell 6, 2139-2146]. However, after approximately one year of continuous drug selection, the expression of EhSTIRP reverted to wild-type levels. We confirmed that the parasites (i) contained the appropriate dsRNA plasmid, (ii) were not contaminated with other plasmids, (iii) the drug selectable marker was functional, and (iv) sequenced the dsRNA portion of the construct. This work suggests that in E. histolytica long term cultivation of parasites expressing dsRNA can lead to the loss of dsRNA based silencing through the selection of "RNAi" negative parasites. Thus, users of the dsRNA silencing approach should proceed with caution and regularly confirm gene down regulation. The development and use of constructs for inducible expression of dsRNA may help alleviate this potential problem.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.exppara.2008.02.001
View details for Web of Science ID 000256607700016
View details for PubMedID 18346737
View details for PubMedCentralID PMC2426738