Chapter title |
CRISPR in the Retina: Evaluation of Future Potential
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Chapter number | 8 |
Book title |
Precision Medicine, CRISPR, and Genome Engineering
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Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, January 2017
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DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-63904-8_8 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-963903-1, 978-3-31-963904-8
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Authors |
Galaxy Y. Cho, Sally Justus, Jesse D. Sengillo, Stephen H. Tsang, Cho, Galaxy Y., Justus, Sally, Sengillo, Jesse D., Tsang, Stephen H. |
Abstract |
Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) has been gaining widespread attention for its ability for targeted genome surgery. In treating inherited retinal degenerations, gene therapies have had varied results; the ones effective in restoring eye sight are limited by transiency in its effect. Genome surgery, however, is a solution that could potentially provide the eye with permanent healthy cells. As retinal degenerations are irreversible and the retina has little regenerative potential, permanent healthy cells are vital for vision. Since the retina is anatomically accessible and capable of being monitored in vivo, the retina is a prime location for novel therapies. CRISPR technology can be used to make corrections directly in vivo as well as ex vivo of stem cells for transplantation. Current standard of care includes genetic testing for causative mutations in expectation of this potential. This chapter explores future potential and strategies for retinal degenerative disease correction via CRISPR and its limitations. |
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