CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of human pluripotent stem cells in defined xeno-free E8 medium Journal Article


Authors: Soh, C. L.; Huangfu, D.
Article Title: CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of human pluripotent stem cells in defined xeno-free E8 medium
Abstract: The recent advent of engineered nucleases including the CRISPR/Cas9 system has greatly facilitated genome manipulation in human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). In addition to facilitating hPSC-based disease studies, the application of genome engineering in hPSCs has also opened up new avenues for cell replacement therapy. To improve consistency and reproducibility of hPSC-based studies, and to meet the safety and regulatory requirements for clinical translation, it is necessary to use a defined, xeno-free cell culture system. This chapter describes protocols for CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in an inducible Cas9 hPSC-based system, using cells cultured in chemically defined, xeno-free E8 Medium on a recombinant human vitronectin substrate. We detail procedures for the design and transfection of CRISPR guide RNAs, colony selection, and the expansion and validation of clonal mutant lines, all within this fully defined culture condition. These methods may be applied to a wide range of genome-engineering applications in hPSCs, including those that utilize different types of site-specific nucleases such as zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) and TALENs, and form a closer step towards clinical utility of these cells. © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2017.
Keywords: vitronectin; crispr/cas9; sgrna; hpscs; xeno-free e8 medium
Journal Title: Methods in Molecular Biology
Volume: 1498
ISSN: 1064-3745
Publisher: Humana Press Inc  
Date Published: 2017-01-01
Start Page: 57
End Page: 78
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-6472-7_5
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 27709569
PMCID: PMC5554712
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Notes: Conference Paper; Book chapter 5 in "In Vitro Mutagenesis" (ISBN: 978-1-4939-6470-3) -- Export Date: 2 November 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Danwei Huangfu
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  2. Chew-Li   Soh
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