CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of MIC13 in human induced pluripotent stem cells: A model for mitochondrial hepato-encephalopathy

MIC13 is essential for cristae formation and functions as a key component of the large mitochondrial multi subunit MICOS complex. Mutations in MIC13 causes severe mitochondrial disease called mitochondrial hepato-encephalopathy. In this study, we describe the generation of a human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line carrying a patient-specific MIC13 mutation, introduced using a CRISPR/Cas knock-in approach. The resulting iPSC line will provide a valuable model to study the pediatric severe mitochondrial disease and to determine the pathological mechanisms as well as to facilitate the identification of potential therapeutic targets in the future.