Table 3.
Cyanobacterial species where CRISPR/Cas has been used for gene editing.
| Species and Strain | Cas Type | Expression System | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942 | SpCas9 | episomal | [111] |
| Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 | FnCas12a | episomal | [114] |
| Synechococcus elongatus UTEX 2973 | |||
| Nostoc sp. PCC 7120 | |||
| Synechococcus elongatus UTEX 2973 | SpCas9 | episomal | [58] |
| Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 | SpCas9 | chromosomal | [112] |
| Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942 | FnCas12a | episomal | [57] |
| Synechococcus elongatus UTEX 2973 | |||
| Nostoc sp. PCC 7120 | FnCas12a | episomal | [113] |