Application in Gene Editing in Ovarian Cancer Therapy

Shuang Luo1,2, Yujiao Wang3, Yongyu Tao2

  • 1National Joint Local Engineering Laboratory for Cell Engineering and Biomedicine Technique, Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Key Laboratory of Adult Stem Cell Translational Research (Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences), Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.

Cancer Investigation
|November 11, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Gene editing offers a promising new approach to combat ovarian cancer (OC) by targeting specific gene expression. This review explores current research for improved OC treatment outcomes and patient prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Ovarian cancer (OC) progression is linked to altered gene expression.
  • Current treatments (surgery, chemotherapy) have limited efficacy due to poor drug sensitivity, leading to high recurrence rates.
  • Novel therapeutic strategies are crucial for improving OC patient prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current gene editing research for ovarian cancer treatment.
  • To provide a reference for the clinical application of gene editing in OC.
  • To explore how gene editing can improve treatment outcomes and prognosis for ovarian cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on gene editing techniques applied to ovarian cancer.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on site-specific genomic modification for OC therapy.
  • Synthesis of research findings to assess the potential of gene editing in clinical settings.

Main Results:

  • Gene editing represents a powerful new tool for ovarian cancer treatment.
  • Current research demonstrates the potential of gene editing for site-specific genomic modification in OC.
  • The review consolidates findings on gene editing's application in improving OC therapeutic strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Gene editing holds significant promise for advancing ovarian cancer treatment.
  • Further research and clinical application of gene editing are vital for improving patient outcomes.
  • This review serves as a foundational reference for developing novel gene editing-based therapies for ovarian cancer.

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