METHODS OF DEPLETING A TARGET MOLECULE FROM AN INITIAL COLLECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS, AND COMPOSITIONS AND KITS FOR PRACTICING THE SAME

摘要

Provided are methods of depleting a target nucleic acid from an initial collection of nucleic acids. Aspects of the methods include contacting the initial collection with a nucleic acid guided nuclease specific for the target nucleic acid in a manner sufficient to deplete the target nucleic acid from the initial collection. Depending on a given application, depletion of a target nucleic acid may vary, e.g., where depleting may include cleaving a target nucleic acid in, or selectively separating a target nucleic acid from, the initial collection of nucleic acids. Also provided are compositions and kits for practicing embodiments of the methods.