Mutation Generation & Detection
The Mutation Generation & Detection (MGD) Core Facility supports researchers by securing, developing, and optimizing the latest DNA nuclease technologies, reagents, and protocols for targeted genome modification. Currently, the MGD core specializes in providing customized CRISPR reagents for gene editing in multiple model systems, including but not limited to M. musculus, D. rerio, D. melanogaster, C. elegans, S. cerevisiae and mammalian cell lines. Beyond reagent production, the MGD Core collaborates with other University of Utah core facilities to generate genetically modified mouse models and cell lines. The MGD Cores also provides custom genotyping services including High Resolution Melt Analysis (HRMA), CRISPR validation services, homology directed repair donor template synthesis, custom cloning services and targeted sequencing services.
Service Rates
Synthetic CRISPR guide RNA (sgRNA)
| Internal | Educational | Commercial | |
| 1 sgRNA | $198 | $305 | $396 |
| 2 sgRNAs | $189 | $291 | $378 |
| 3-4 sgRNAs | $165 | $254 | $330 |
| 5-6 sgRNAs | $160 | $246 | $320 |
| 7-8 sgRNAs | $155 | $239 | $310 |
| 9+ sgRNAs | $145 | $223 | $290 |
| Control sgRNA | $64 | $99 | $128 |
| Cas9 protein100 µg | $233 | $359 | $466 |
| Listed prices are per sgRNA (1.5 nmol modified single piece sgRNA). Price includes CRISPR design with thorough in silico on-target and off-target analyses. | |||
Custom CRISPR expression constructs
| Internal | Educational | Commercial | |
| 1 construct | $274 | $422 | $548 |
| 2 constructs | $264 | $407 | $527 |
| 3-4 constructs | $254 | $391 | $508 |
| 5-6 constructs | $233 | $359 | $466 |
| 7-8 constructs | $213 | $328 | $426 |
| 9+ constructs | $176 | $271 | $352 |
| Control construct | $52 | $80 | $105 |
| Listed prices are per plasmid construct. Price includes design of CRISPR target site and cloning of custom expression vector. The expression system, CRISPR application and selection method are all customizable. | |||
Genotyping Services
| Service | Internal | Educational | Commercial |
| PCR Genotyping Optimization Service (1 site) | $160 | $246 | $320 |
| PCR Genotyping Optimization Service (2 sites) | $215 | $331 | $430 |
| PCR Genotyping Service (≤12 samples) | $92 | $142 | $184 |
| PCR Genotyping Service (per sample after 12) | $2.48 | $3.82 | $4.96 |
| PCR+RE Genotyping Service (≤12 samples) | $162 | $249 | $324 |
| PCR +RE Genotyping Service (per sample after 12) | $4.22 | $6.50 | $844 |
| PCR Genotyping Long Range Service (≤12 samples) | $115 | $177 | $230 |
| PCR Genotyping Long Range Service (per sample after 12) | $2.56 | $3.94 | $5.12 |
| HRMA Genotyping Optimization Service (1 site) | $147 | $226 | $294 |
| HRMA Genotyping Optimization Service (2 sites) | $190 | $293 | $380 |
| HRMA Genotyping Service (≤12 samples) | $60 | $92 | $120 |
| HRMA Genotyping Service (per sample after 12) | $1.62 | $2.49 | $3.24 |
| To submit a genotyping request please email a completed submission form. | |||
HRMA Reagents
| Service | Internal | Educational | Commercial |
| HRMA PCR plates (10 pack) | $66 | NA | NA |
| HRMA PCR sealing film (10 pack) | $22 | NA | NA |
| HRMA Master Mix 100 rxns | $79 | NA | NA |
| HRMA MasterMix 500 rxns | $395 | NA | NA |
| Mineral Oil (500ml bottle) | $65 | NA | NA |
| Please order HRMA reagents via the core resource site and a member of the MGD core will email to coordinate a pickup from EIHG 7470. | |||
Maxiprep Service
| Quantity | Internal | Educational | Commercial |
| 1 maxiprep | $102 | $157 | $204 |
| 2 maxipreps | $98 | $151 | $196 |
| 3-4 Plasmid Maxiprep Service | $95 | $146 | $190 |
| 5+ Plasmid Maxiprep Service | $87 | $134 | $174 |
| Please email the core to request maxiprep service and drop of plasmids or bacterial plates in EIHG 7470. The core has stocks of many general plasmids (i.e. viral packaging constructs). | |||
Gene Editing Service/Quote Request
Requesting Services
Existing users may login directly to the Resource Scheduling System to schedule or order services. This system is cores-wide and uses University of Utah uNID authentication.
MGDC Recommended Training Documents
Contact Us
Hours of Operation
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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Citing Our Facility
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank you for acknowledging the our facility. This recognition allows us to highlight the impact of your work and demonstrates the important contributions of our facility makes to research across the University of Utah. The recognition our core receives from your acknowledgments also aids in receiving grants and further funding for equipment and services we can provide to our users.
Self-Run Services / Instrumentation Usage:
In published papers that used instruments at our facility and notably involved staff members please use the following format:
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Collaboration:
For publications resulting from collaborations that assisted with the methodologies, planning process and execution of your experiment in addition to equipment usage we require Co-author attribution on your publication for our facility and any staff members who provided substantial contributions to the originating project.