Protocol for Generation of Single-Gene Knockout in Hard-to-Transfect THP1 Cell Lines Using CRISPR/Cas9

This protocol provides a step-by-step approach for generating single-gene knockout in hard-to-transfect suspension immune cell lines like THP1, specifically demonstrated by knocking out the GSDMD gene. By employing CRISPR-Cas9 system delivered via lentivirus, this protocol enables precise gene disru...

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Main Authors: Kaveri Srivastava, Bhaswati Pandit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bio-protocol LLC 2025-07-01
Series:Bio-Protocol
Online Access:https://bio-protocol.org/en/bpdetail?id=5365&type=0
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Summary:This protocol provides a step-by-step approach for generating single-gene knockout in hard-to-transfect suspension immune cell lines like THP1, specifically demonstrated by knocking out the GSDMD gene. By employing CRISPR-Cas9 system delivered via lentivirus, this protocol enables precise gene disruption through targeted single-guide RNAs (sgRNAs). Key steps include designing specific sgRNAs, cloning them into a CRISPR vector, viral packaging, and transducing the target cells, followed by selection and validation. This optimized protocol is particularly useful for functional studies in immune cells, allowing researchers to reliably explore gene function in complex cellular pathways.
ISSN:2331-8325