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COMPREHENSIVE PHYSIOLOGY
Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 665-714Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c180022
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- American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Genome engineering using programmable nucleases is a rapidly evolving technique that enables precise genetic manipulations within complex genomes. Although this technology first surfaced with the creation of meganucleases, zinc finger nucleases, and transcription activator-like effector nucleases, CRISPR-Cas9 has been the most widely adopted platform because of its ease of use. This comprehensive review presents a basic overview of genome engineering and discusses the major technological advances in the field. In addition to nucleases, we discuss CRISPR-derived base editors and epigenetic modifiers. We also delve into practical applications of these tools, including creating custom-edited cell and animal models as well as performing genetic screens. Finally, we discuss the potential for therapeutic applications and ethical considerations related to employing this technology in humans. (C) 2019 American Physiological Society.
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