| Literature DB >> 26765770 |
Versha Prakash1, Marc Moore1, Rafael J Yáñez-Muñoz1.
Abstract
Programmable nucleases allow defined alterations in the genome with ease-of-use, efficiency, and specificity. Their availability has led to accurate and widespread genome engineering, with multiple applications in basic research, biotechnology, and therapy. With regard to human gene therapy, nuclease-based gene editing has facilitated development of a broad range of therapeutic strategies based on both nonhomologous end joining and homology-dependent repair. This review discusses current progress in nuclease-based therapeutic applications for a subset of inherited monogenic diseases including cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, diseases of the bone marrow, and hemophilia and highlights associated challenges and future prospects.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26765770 PMCID: PMC4786935 DOI: 10.1038/mt.2016.5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Ther ISSN: 1525-0016 Impact factor: 11.454