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An episomal vector-based CRISPR/Cas9 system for highly efficient gene knockout in human pluripotent stem cells

  • Yifang Xie
  • , Daqi Wang
  • , Feng Lan
  • , Gang Wei
  • , Ting Ni
  • , Renjie Chai
  • , Dong Liu
  • , Shijun Hu
  • , Mingqing Li
  • , Dajin Li
  • , Hongyan Wang*
  • , Yongming Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Fudan University
  • Capital Medical University
  • Southeast University, Nanjing
  • Nantong University
  • Soochow University
  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics

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Abstract

Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) represent a unique opportunity for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying complex traits and diseases. CRISPR/Cas9 is a powerful tool to introduce genetic mutations into the hPSCs for loss-of-function studies. Here, we developed an episomal vector-based CRISPR/Cas9 system, which we called epiCRISPR, for highly efficient gene knockout in hPSCs. The epiCRISPR system enables generation of up to 100% Insertion/Deletion (indel) rates. In addition, the epiCRISPR system enables efficient double-gene knockout and genomic deletion. To minimize off-Target cleavage, we combined the episomal vector technology with double-nicking strategy and recent developed high fidelity Cas9. Thus the epiCRISPR system offers a highly efficient platform for genetic analysis in hPSCs.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2320
JournalScientific Reports
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2017
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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