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An ancient RNA-guided system could simplify delivery of gene editing therapies

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An ancient RNA-guided system could simplify delivery of gene editing therapies By Corie Lok February 27, 2025 Breadcrumb Home An ancient RNA-guided system could simplify delivery of gene editing therapies The programmable proteins are compact, modular, and can be directed to modify DNA in human cells.

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Editing without 'cutting': Molecular mechanisms of new gene-editing tool revealed

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Functional analysis based on these structures also revealed how a 'prime editor' could achieve reverse transcription, synthesizing DNA from RNA, without 'cutting' both strands of the double helix. Clarifying these molecular mechanisms contributes greatly to designing gene-editing tools accurate enough for gene therapy treatments.

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Thinking inside the box: How SmartLabs is supporting the science of tomorrow

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

With new modalities such as gene and cell therapies, RNA therapeutics, complex biologics and more, today’s science brings unprecedented opportunities to address diseases that have long remained out of reach.

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Antisense therapy restores fragile X protein production in human cells

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An antisense therapy restores production of the protein FMRP in cell samples taken from patients with fragile X syndrome.

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Researchers develop 'in vivo' RNA-based gene editing model for blood disorders

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If translated into the clinic, this approach could expand access and reduce the cost of gene therapies for blood disorders, many of which currently require patients receive chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.

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New gene delivery vehicle shows promise for human brain gene therapy

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By Allessandra DiCorato May 16, 2024 Credit: Deverman lab Brain vasculature (in blue) surrounded by RNA (in orange) transcribed from the gene delivered to the brain in humanized mice using an engineered AAV targeting the human transferrin receptor.

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A therapy candidate for fatal prion diseases turns off disease-causing gene

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Science (2024) Related content New gene delivery vehicle shows promise for human brain gene therapy My Quest to Cure Prion Disease — Before It’s Too Late | Sonia Vallabh | TED Prion diseases lead to rapid neurodegeneration and death and are caused by misshapen versions of the prion protein in the brain.

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