Targeted gene silencing in human embryonic stem cells using cell-penetrating peptide PepFect 14.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Human embryonic stem (hES) cells serve as an invaluable tool for research and future medicine, but their transfection often leads to unwanted side effects as the method itself may induce differentiation. On the other hand, RNA interference (RNAi)-based targeted gene silencing is a quick, cost-effective, and easy-to-perform method to address questions regarding the function of genes, especially when hypomorphic knockdowns are needed. Therefore, effective transfection method with minimal side effects is essential for applying RNAi to hES cells. Here, we report a highly promising approach for targeted gene silencing in hES cells with siRNA complexed with cell-penetrating peptide PepFect 14 (PF14). This strategy provides researchers with efficient tool for unraveling the functions o

SUBMITTER: Ervin EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6345057 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature