Successful correction of hemophilia by CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in vivo: delivery vector and immune responses are the key to success
Abstract Hemophilia B is a serious hemostasis disorder due to mutations of the factor IX gene in the X chromosome. Gene therapy has gained momentum in recent years as a therapeutic option for hemophilia B. In hemophilia, reconstitution with a mere 1–2% of the clotting factor improves the quality of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2016-04-01
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| Series: | EMBO Molecular Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.15252/emmm.201606325 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Hemophilia B is a serious hemostasis disorder due to mutations of the factor IX gene in the X chromosome. Gene therapy has gained momentum in recent years as a therapeutic option for hemophilia B. In hemophilia, reconstitution with a mere 1–2% of the clotting factor improves the quality of life, while 5–20% suffices to ameliorate the bleeding disorder. A paper by Guan et al (2016) in this issue of EMBO Molecular Medicine reports on the direct CRISPRs/Cas9‐mediated correction in the liver of a hemophilia‐causing point mutation in FIX. |
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| ISSN: | 1757-4676 1757-4684 |