Department of Biotechnology
inStem (Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine)

Protocol for arrayed gRNA screening by base editors in mammalian cell lines using lentiviral system.

Publication Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

December 15, 2023

Journal

STAR protocols

Volume/Issue

4/4

ISSN

2666-1667

Base editing, a CRISPR-based genome engineering technique, enables precise single-nucleotide modifications while minimizing double-strand breaks. Here, we present a protocol for arrayed mutagenesis using base editors to identify regulatory elements within the gamma-globin locus. We describe steps for guide RNA (gRNA) cloning into lentiviral vectors, establishing stable cell lines with base editor expression, transducing gRNAs, and assessing editing efficiency. This protocol can be applied to diverse genomic regions and cell lines for arrayed screening, facilitating genetic research, and target discovery. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Ravi et al. (2022).

Alternate Journal

STAR Protoc

PubMed ID

37922314

PubMed Central ID

PMC10656259

Authors

Nithin Sam Ravi
Anila George
Kumarasamypet M Mohankumar

Keywords

RNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas Systems
Lentivirus
Mammals
Animals
CRISPR-Cas Systems
Gene Editing
Cell Line