TraFo-CRISPR: Enhanced Genome Engineering by Transient Foamy Virus Vector-Mediated Delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 Components

• Main Authors: Fabian Lindel (Author), Carolin R. Dodt (Author), Niklas Weidner (Author), Monique Noll (Author), Fabian Bergemann (Author), Rayk Behrendt (Author), Sarah Fischer (Author), Josephine Dietrich (Author), Marc Cartellieri (Author), Martin V. Hamann (Author), Dirk Lindemann (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary

The adaptation of CRISPR/Cas technology for use in mammals has revolutionized genome engineering. In particular with regard to clinical application, efficient expression of Cas9 within a narrow time frame is highly desirable to minimize the accumulation of off-target editing. We developed an effective, aptamer-independent retroviral delivery system for Cas9 mRNAs that takes advantage of a unique foamy virus (FV) capability: the efficient encapsidation and transfer of non-viral RNAs. This enabled us to create a FV vector toolbox for efficient, transient delivery (TraFo) of CRISPR/Cas9 components into different target tissues. Co-delivery of Cas9 mRNA by TraFo-Cas9 vectors in combination with retroviral, integration-deficient single guide RNA (sgRNA) expression enhanced efficacy and specificity of gene-inactivation compared with CRISPR/Cas9 lentiviral vector systems. Furthermore, separate TraFo-Cas9 delivery allowed the optional inclusion of a repair matrix for efficient gene correction or tagging as well as the addition of fluorescent negative selection markers for easy identification of off-target editing or incorrect repair events. Thus, the TraFo CRISPR toolbox represents an interesting alternative technology for gene inactivation and gene editing. Keywords: CRISPR/Cas9, genome engineering, viral vector, transient system, TraFo-Cas9, foamy virus, CAR T-cell

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2162-2531
10.1016/j.omtn.2019.10.006