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High-throughput Screening for Chemical Modulators of Post-transcriptionally Regulated Genes
Published on: March 3, 2015
Modulating gene regulation to treat genetic disorders
Navneet Matharu1,2,3, Nadav Ahituv4,5
1Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. Navneet.Matharu@ucsf.edu.
Cis-regulation therapy (CRT) uses gene-editing tools to control gene expression, offering a new way to treat diseases caused by abnormal gene dosage. This review explores CRT technologies and their clinical potential.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Over a thousand diseases stem from mutations affecting gene expression levels.
- Abnormal gene dosage is a key factor in numerous genetic disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review emerging cis-regulation therapy (CRT) technologies.
- To assess the therapeutic potential of CRT for diseases caused by abnormal gene dosage.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing nuclease-deficient zinc fingers, TALEs, or CRISPR fusion systems.
- Modulating gene expression via targeting regulatory elements like promoters and enhancers.
Main Results:
- CRT offers a novel approach to correct gene expression levels.
- Emerging technologies show promise for treating a wide range of genetic diseases.
Conclusions:
- Cis-regulation therapy presents a significant therapeutic avenue for genetic disorders.
- Challenges remain in translating CRT technologies into clinical practice.
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