hfCas12Max Nuclease
Origin: Cas12i (engineered via directed evolution)
Characteristics
Broad PAM recognition enables targeting of AT-rich regions. High-fidelity editing with minimal off-targets. Size allows single-AAV packaging. Efficient in primary cells and iPSCs. Balance of compactness and targeting flexibility.
Literature References
- Zhang et al. (2023). An engineered xCas12i with high activity, high specificity, and broad PAM range. Protein Cell - Zhang 2023 hfCas12MAX