Introducing Point Mutations into Human Pluripotent Stem Cells using Seamless Genome Editing

J Vis Exp. 2020 May 10:(159). doi: 10.3791/61152.

Abstract

Custom designed endonucleases, such as RNA-guided Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-Cas9, enable efficient genome editing in mammalian cells. Here we describe detailed procedures to seamlessly genome edit the hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha (HNF4α) locus as an example in human pluripotent stem cells. Combining a piggyBac-based donor plasmid and the CRISPR-Cas9 nickase mutant in a two-step genetic selection, we demonstrate correct and efficient targeting of the HNF4α locus.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • CRISPR-Cas Systems / genetics
  • DNA Transposable Elements / genetics
  • Gene Editing / methods*
  • Genetic Vectors / genetics
  • Genome, Human
  • Humans
  • Pluripotent Stem Cells / metabolism*
  • Point Mutation / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA Transposable Elements