Drug delivery systems for CRISPR-based genome editors.

Nature reviews. Drug discovery
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Abstract

CRISPR-based drugs can theoretically manipulate any genetic target. In practice, however, these drugs must enter the desired cell without eliciting an unwanted immune response, so a delivery system is often required. Here, we review drug delivery systems for CRISPR-based genome editors, focusing on adeno-associated viruses and lipid nanoparticles. After describing how these systems are engineered and their subsequent characterization in preclinical animal models, we highlight data from recent clinical trials. Preclinical targeting mediated by polymers, proteins, including virus-like particles, and other vehicles that may deliver CRISPR systems in the future is also discussed.

Year of Publication
2023
Journal
Nature reviews. Drug discovery
Date Published
09/2023
ISSN
1474-1784
DOI
10.1038/s41573-023-00762-x
PubMed ID
37723222
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