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Using CRISPR-Cas9 to Adjust the Immune System for Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases

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Abstract

The CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing system offers transformative strategies for reprogramming immune responses.

  • Dysregulated immune activity is linked to both cancer progression and autoimmune diseases.
  • Conventional immunotherapy methods often face limitations in precision, efficacy, and long-term safety.
  • The CRISPR-Cas9 toolkit includes techniques such as gene knock out, knock in, transcriptional activation, and base editing.
  • These strategies can enhance anti-tumor immunity by modifying immune cells to overcome inhibitory checkpoints.
  • CRISPR technology may help restore immune tolerance, addressing issues of autoimmunity through precise genomic interventions.
  • Future advancements could focus on next-generation editors and improved delivery systems to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no competing interests.
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