Hong Seongho, Kim Sol Pin, Kim Sanghun, Kang Soo Kyung, Jung Sungmo, Oh Yeji, Choi Seung Hee, Lee Su Bin, Cha Hou, Kim Jieun, Bae Jiyoung, Park Jiyoon, Kim Kyoungmi, Choi Chang Geun, Park Soo-Ji, Kim Do Hyun, Kim Lark Kyun, Seong Je Kyung, Lee Hyunji
Laboratory of Developmental Biology and Genomics, BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
Korea Model Animal Priority Center, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
Mol Ther Nucleic Acids. 2025 Aug 11;36(3):102678. doi: 10.1016/j.omtn.2025.102678. eCollection 2025 Sep 9.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) base editors are powerful tools for investigating mitochondrial diseases. However, their editing efficiency can vary significantly depending on the target site within the mtDNA. In this study, we developed two improved versions of the mitochondrial adenine base editor (Hifi-sTALED and αnHifi-sTALED) by modifying components other than the TadA8e-V28R deaminase variant. These enhancements significantly increased editing efficiency while preserving minimal off-target effects across the transcriptome. Using these optimized editors, we achieved improved mtDNA editing in mouse embryos and successfully generated mutant mice with high heteroplasmic loads. Functional analyses revealed that the mutation impaired mitochondrial function, as indicated by reduced ATP production and decreased oxygen consumption rate (OCR). These findings demonstrate the utility of the enhanced base editors in generating mitochondrial disease models and advancing research in mitochondrial genetics.
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