DNA Repair Pathway Choices in CRISPR-Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing

Apr 26, 2021Trends in genetics : TIG

How cells choose DNA repair methods during CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing

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Abstract

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing relies on cellular mechanisms to repair DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs).

  • The repair of DSBs is critical for introducing mutations, sequence insertions, or gene deletions in genome editing.
  • Cells utilize various pathways to repair DSBs, including homologous recombination, classical nonhomologous end joining, microhomology-mediated end joining, and single-strand annealing.
  • The choice of DNA repair pathway may be influenced by factors associated with the cellular environment and the specific characteristics of the DSBs.

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