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Custom Guide RNA & CRISPR RNA Synthesis

Precision RNA synthesis for conventional guides, engineered scaffolds and chemically modified CRISPR RNA designs. Built around your sequence, application and analytical requirements.

Length, modifications, yield, purity and delivery format are evaluated for each project.

sgRNA · crRNA · tracrRNA Chemical modification options Analytical QC

Custom RNA solutions beyond a standard guide

Up to 400 nt Custom RNA synthesis capability
For standard guides, extended scaffolds and specialized RNA constructs, subject to sequence-specific feasibility review.

Guide RNA sequence, structure and chemistry influence nuclease recognition, intracellular persistence and experimental performance. Bio-Synthesis provides custom RNA synthesis for researchers developing conventional guides, modified constructs and longer RNA designs that require individualized feasibility assessment.

Up to 400 nt refers to the available custom RNA synthesis length capability—not a guarantee that every 400-nt sequence, modification pattern or purity target can be achieved with the same process.

Need RNA longer than 400 nt? For longer RNA transcripts, explore our Custom RNA Transcription Services (in vitro transcription, IVT). Our team can help evaluate the appropriate production approach for your sequence, length and application.

Conventional guide formats

Order sequence-specific sgRNA, crRNA or tracrRNA designs compatible with your selected nuclease system.

Modified guide RNA

Evaluate terminal or internal chemical modifications to address stability, handling or experimental objectives.

Extended RNA constructs

Discuss longer guide-associated RNA architectures, including specialized scaffold and engineered designs, up to 400 nt.

Select the guide RNA format for your project

These illustrative, color-coded RNA sequences are not actual guide designs. Exact lengths and structural elements vary by CRISPR system and nuclease.

Single-guide RNA (sgRNA)

A single RNA construct combines a target-recognition region with a nuclease-binding scaffold. Commonly used in compatible Cas9 editing workflows.

Illustrative RNA bases (A, U, G, C) · colors distinguish nucleotides · not a validated guide sequence

Targeting region RNA scaffold

Typical guide lengths vary with the Cas protein and engineered scaffold.

Guide RNA chemical modification options

Modification patterns should be selected with the intended Cas protein, RNA architecture and delivery method in mind. Not every modification is suitable at every nucleotide position.

Modification Design consideration Potential research objective
2′-O-Methyl (2′-OMe) Selected terminal or internal ribose positions Improve resistance to some nuclease pathways; assess editing compatibility
2′-Fluoro (2′-F) Position-dependent RNA modification Explore stability and guide performance in compatible systems
Phosphorothioate (PS) Selected internucleotide linkages, often near termini Reduce susceptibility to exonuclease degradation
Terminal functional groups Project-specific terminal chemistry Support conjugation or assay development where compatible
Custom modification patterns Feasibility review required Investigate tailored chemical architectures

Design note: Modification strategies reported for one Cas9 guide are not automatically transferable to Cas12, prime-editing guide RNAs or other systems. Functional validation remains application-specific.e choice of capping strategy. Chemical capping of longer RNAs may also present purification challenges.

Support for diverse CRISPR platforms

Different editing platforms use distinct guide architectures. Our team can review the requested RNA sequence, length and chemistry against the intended application.

CRISPR-Cas9 editing

sgRNA or compatible crRNA:tracrRNA formats for sequence-directed DNA editing research.

Cas12 systems

crRNA designs tailored to the selected Cas12 nuclease and its guide requirements.

CRISPRi & CRISPRa

Guide RNAs for nuclease-inactive CRISPR platforms used to modulate gene expression.

Base editing

Guide RNA synthesis for compatible base-editor constructs and experimental workflows.

Prime editing

Discuss longer prime-editing guide RNA (pegRNA) architectures and extension requirements.

RNP research

Guide RNA supply for in vitro ribonucleoprotein assembly and subsequent research assays.

Project execution

Our custom synthesis process starts with a technical review rather than assuming a single workflow fits every guide RNA.

Submit design

Share sequence, format, Cas system, modifications and intended use.

Feasibility review

Assess RNA length, synthesis strategy, purification and requested yield.

Synthesis & QC

Produce the custom RNA and apply agreed analytical methods.

Documentation

Provide project-specific results and delivery specifications.

Analytical characterization tailored to the RNA

Purity, identity and integrity are particularly important for longer and chemically modified RNA constructs. Analytical methods and release specifications should be agreed upon before synthesis.

Bio-Synthesis operates quality systems supporting custom research materials. Any GMP, clinical-use, endotoxin or special release requirements must be discussed and confirmed separately.

Available QC discussion points

  • Mass-based identity confirmation, where technically applicable
  • Chromatographic purity assessment
  • Purification approach appropriate to sequence and length
  • Requested scale, final yield and formulation
  • Project-specific certificates and documentation

Specific analytical methods, purity thresholds and achievable yields are quotation-dependent.

Guide RNA synthesis FAQs

FAQ

Can you synthesize guide RNAs up to 400 nt?
Bio-Synthesis offers custom RNA synthesis up to 400 nt. Each sequence is reviewed for synthesis feasibility, purification, modifications, yield and achievable specifications.
What is the difference between sgRNA and crRNA?
An sgRNA combines targeting and scaffold functions in a single RNA. A crRNA may work with a separate tracrRNA in compatible systems; other Cas systems use different architectures.
Can guide RNA be chemically modified?
Selected 2′-OMe, 2′-F, PS and other modifications may be considered. Their placement and compatibility depend on the specific nuclease and research objective.
Can you synthesize pegRNA for prime editing?
Longer pegRNA designs can be submitted for technical review. Sequence, extension structure and modification pattern influence feasibility.
What purity can you guarantee?
Purity specifications are determined by the sequence, length, chemistry and available purification methods. We confirm achievable specifications during quotation.
Are these RNAs intended for therapeutic use?
These services support research and development. Clinical or GMP-grade manufacturing requirements must be evaluated and quoted separately; research-grade products should not be assumed suitable for human administration.

Build your custom CRISPR RNA program

Share your guide format, sequence, modifications, synthesis scale and QC needs for a project-specific review.

Format

sgRNA · crRNA · tracrRNA

Sequence

5′→3′ RNA; up to 400 nt

Chemistry

2′-OMe · 2′-F · PS

Platform

Cas9 · Cas12 · extended guide

Quantity

Target yield & number of guides

QC

Purity · identity · CoA

Ready to order custom guide RNA?

Send us your sequence, CRISPR platform, requested modification positions, quantity, purification requirements and application. Extended and heavily modified guides are reviewed individually for feasibility and analytical strategy.
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Guide Architecture

Single-guide, dual-RNA and extended guide designs tailored to the CRISPR platform.

sgRNA crRNA tracrRNA 400 nt
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Modification & QC

Sequence-dependent modification planning, purification, identity confirmation and documentation.

2′-OMe 2′-F PS CoA

Scientific background

These publications provide background on guide RNA engineering and chemical modification; they do not imply that Bio-Synthesis manufactured the materials used in these studies.

Selected peer-reviewed background on CRISPR guide RNA engineering, chemical stabilization and extended guide designs.

  1. Jinek M, et al. A programmable dual-RNA-guided DNA endonuclease in adaptive bacterial immunity. Science. 2012;337:816–821. DOI
  2. Hendel A, et al. Chemically modified guide RNAs enhance CRISPR-Cas genome editing in human primary cells. Nature Biotechnology. 2015;33:985–989. DOI
  3. Anzalone AV, et al. Search-and-replace genome editing without double-strand breaks or donor DNA. Nature. 2019;576:149–157. DOI

These references are for scientific context and do not indicate that Bio-Synthesis supplied materials used in the studies. Guide RNA performance depends on sequence, Cas system and experimental conditions.

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