Review of applications of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology in cancer research

Biological Procedures Online

Fei Tong¹  Ziyi Zhao²  Jingkuang Deng²  Yi Sang²  Chenxi Li²  Guofu Huang² 

[1] Orthodontic Department of Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, 330008, Nanchang, China;The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330008, Nanchang, China;

关键词: CRISPR;    Cas9;    Cancer;    High throughput screening;    Cancer treatment;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12575-021-00151-x

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Characterized by multiple complex mutations, including activation by oncogenes and inhibition by tumor suppressors, cancer is one of the leading causes of death. Application of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology in cancer research has aroused great interest, promoting the exploration of the molecular mechanism of cancer progression and development of precise therapy. CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology provides a solid basis for identifying driver and passenger mutations in cancer genomes, which is of great value in genetic screening and for developing cancer models and treatments. This article reviews the current applications of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology in various cancer studies, the challenges faced, and the existing solutions, highlighting the potential of this technology for cancer treatment.

【 授权许可】

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