Experimental considerations for precise RNA-mediated insertion of transgenes

Methods Enzymol. 2024:705:1-24. doi: 10.1016/bs.mie.2024.07.007. Epub 2024 Sep 10.

Abstract

Precise RNA-mediated insertion of transgenes (PRINT) is a pioneering method for site-specific, safe-harbor transgene supplementation of the human genome that harnesses a eukaryotic retroelement protein and relies solely on the delivery of RNA. Here we outline important considerations in the design of the two required RNAs, details for the production and transfection of these RNAs to cells, and read-outs for successful transgene addition. Throughout, tips and key concepts are laid out to enable general use of this method.

Keywords: Cell culture; Gene insertion; In vitro transcription; Non-LTR retrotransposon; R2 retrotransposon; RNA delivery.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Transfer Techniques
  • Humans
  • Mutagenesis, Insertional / methods
  • RNA* / genetics
  • Retroelements / genetics
  • Transfection* / methods
  • Transgenes*

Substances

  • RNA
  • Retroelements