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Published on: June 16, 2017
Characteristics, Recombination Methods, and Applications Progresses of Split-Cas9 System
Zhixi Liu1,2, Lu Huang1,2, Han Deng1,2
1Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Abstract:
CRISPR technology has been used to revolutionize various facets of life sciences because of its potent gene editing capabilities. In particular, CRISPR technology is anticipated to be used to cure congenital disorders, and malignant cancers brought on by gene mutation. In this article, we introduce a Split-Cas9 system, in which Cas9 protein is split into two or more parts and recombined in cells to function specific induction circumstances. Split-Cas9 system can improve the therapeutic index of CRISPR technology by splitting Cas9 proteins into small fragments, thus enhancing their compatibility with virus vectors and precise temporal and spatial control. This article examined the combination mode of Split-Cas9 system, contrasted the differences in its split sites and activity efficiency, and discussed the use and clinical transformation in vivo and in vitro.
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