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Comprehensive review of CRISPR-based gene editing: Mechanisms, challenges, and applications in cancer therapy

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Chehelgerdi, Mohammad, Chehelgerdi, Matin, Khorramian-Ghahfarokhi, Milad, Shafieizadeh, Marjan, Mahmoudi, Esmaeil, Eskandari, Fatemeh, Rashidi, Mohsen, Arshi, Asghar +1 more·2024·Molecular Cancer

Abstract

The CRISPR system is a revolutionary genome editing tool that has the potential to revolutionize the field of cancer research and therapy. The ability to precisely target and edit specific genetic mutations that drive the growth and spread of tumors has opened up new possibilities for the development of more effective and personalized cancer treatments. In this review, we will discuss the different CRISPR-based strategies that have been proposed for cancer therapy, including inactivating genes that drive tumor growth, enhancing the immune response to cancer cells, repairing genetic mutations that cause cancer, and delivering cancer-killing molecules directly to tumor cells. We will also summarize the current state of preclinical studies and clinical trials of CRISPR-based cancer therapy, highlighting the most promising results and the challenges that still need to be overcome. Safety and delivery are also important challenges for CRISPR-based cancer therapy to become a viable clinical option. We will discuss the challenges and limitations that need to be overcome, such as off-target effects, safety, and delivery to the tumor site. Finally, we will provide an overview of the current challenges and opportunities in the field of CRISPR-based cancer therapy and discuss future directions for research and development. The CRISPR system has the potential to change the landscape of cancer research, and this review aims to provide an overview of the current state of the field and the challenges that need to be overcome to realize this potential.

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Chehelgerdi, M., Chehelgerdi, M., Khorramian-Ghahfarokhi, M., Shafieizadeh, M., Mahmoudi, E., Eskandari, F., Rashidi, M., Arshi, A., & Mokhtari-Farsani, A.
Affiliations
  • Islamic Azad University, Tehran (IR)
  • Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (IR)
  • Islamic Azad University of Falavarjan (IR)
  • Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
  • NourDanesh Institute of Higher Education (IR)
Corresponding author
Chehelgerdi, Mohammad
Venue
Molecular Cancer
Published
2024-01-09
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
9-9
ISSN
1476-4598 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4390732271
Cited by
251
References
338
Citations by year
2026: 80 · 2025: 128 · 2024: 42
FWCI
10.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Molecular Cancer (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › CAR-T cell therapy research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Virus-based gene therapy research
Keywords
CRISPR gene editing, cancer therapy, genome editing, tumor suppressor inactivation, cancer immunotherapy, off-target effects, precision oncology
MeSH terms
Gene Editing, Humans, Mutation, Neoplasms

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