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Xing Jiang1,2, Xiaoli Wang3,4, Song Shen1
1School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou 511442, China.
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Dynamic chromatin 3-dimensional (3D) conformation is a key mechanism regulating gene expression and cellular function during development and disease. Elucidating the structure, functional dynamics, and spatiotemporal organization of the 3D genome requires integrating multiple experimental approaches, including chromatin conformation capture techniques, precise genome manipulation tools, and advanced imaging technologies. Notably, CRISPR/Cas systems have emerged as a revolutionary genome-editing platform, offering unprecedented opportunities for manipulating 3D genome organization and investigating disease mechanisms. This review systematically examines recent advances in CRISPR-based mammalian 3D genome engineering and explores the therapeutic potential of 3D genome engineering strategies in disease intervention.
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