Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids

Advances in base and prime gene editing tools using the CRISPR/Cas system

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Abstract

Base editors (BEs) and prime editors (PEs) are efficient gene editing technologies utilizing the CRISPR/Cas system.

  • Cytosine base editors (CBEs) convert C to T, while adenine base editors (ABEs) convert A to G.
  • Glycosylase base editors (GBEs) facilitate the conversion of C to G.
  • Dual-base editors (DBEs) enable simultaneous conversion of C to T and A to G.
  • These editing technologies have been applied effectively in various animals, plants, and microorganisms.
  • BEs and PEs operate independently of DNA double-strand breaks or donor DNA, enhancing their utility.
  • Current challenges for improving editing efficiency and precision are identified and discussed.

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