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ArticleMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2027

An Electroporation-Based Protocol for Ex Vivo Base Editing: From Design to Quantitative Assessment.

Irene Peña-Gutierrez, Davide Mazzeo, Alex Bassons-Bascuñana, Sibtain Haider, Laura Garcia-Garcia, Beatriz Olalla-Sastre, Paula Río, Sergio López-Manzaneda, Manuel Mataix

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Article in Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 2027. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Irene Peña-Gutierrez *Biomedical Innovation Unit, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Davide Mazzeo *Biomedical Innovation Unit, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Alex Bassons-BascuñanaCentro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Sibtain HaiderInstitute for Transfusion Medicine and Gene Therapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
Laura Garcia-GarciaBiomedical Innovation Unit, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Beatriz Olalla-SastreBiomedical Innovation Unit, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Paula RíoBiomedical Innovation Unit, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Sergio López-ManzanedaBiomedical Innovation Unit, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, Spain.
Manuel MataixBiomedical Innovation Unit, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, Spain. manuel.mataix@externos.ciemat.es.

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Abstract

Base editing is a CRISPR variant approach that enables single-nucleotide conversions without generating double-strand breaks. Cytosine and adenine base editors mediate C•G to T•A and A•T to G•C transitions, respectively, by coupling a deaminase to a catalytically impaired Cas9, a modified nuclease that lacks DNA cleavage activity but retains DNA binding capability. By avoiding double-strand breaks, base editing limits reliance on unpredictable end-joining pathways and facilitates more precise outcomes. This chapter provides a practical protocol for base editing by electroporation in adherent and suspension stem cells. The workflow spans guide design aligned with the editor activity window, in vitro synthesis of mRNA-based editor components, and electroporation for transient delivery. We detail essential steps for cell handling and recovery, followed by standard readouts. Analytical endpoints focus on targeted sequencing to quantify base conversion and assess editing specificity, with guidance for basic interpretation of results. Troubleshooting notes address frequent pitfalls and practical remedies to optimize performance across cell types.

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CRISPR-Cas SystemsElectroporationGene EditingAnimalsHumansRNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas SystemsRNA, Guide, CRISPR-Cas SystemsBase editingCRISPR/Cas9ElectroporationEx vivo Gene TherapyPrecise editingRNA delivery

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