Strategies for Optimization of the Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat-Based Genome Editing System for Enhanced Editing Specificity.
Yang-Min WangHao-Zheng WangYing-Zhen JianZhong-Tao LuoHong-Wei ShaoWen-Feng ZhangPublished in: Human gene therapy (2022)
The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) system is inarguably the most valuable gene editing tool ever discovered. Currently, three classes of CRISPR-based genome editing systems have been developed for gene editing, including CRISPR/CRISPR associate system (Cas) nucleases, base editors, and prime editors. Ever-evolving CRISPR technology plays an important role in medicine; however, the biggest obstacle to its use in clinical practice is the induction of off-target effects (OTEs) during targeted editing. Therefore, continuous improvement and optimization of the CRISPR system for reduction of OTEs is a major focus in the field of CRISPR research. This review aims to provide a comprehensive guide for optimization of the CRISPR-based genome editing system.