Subsequently, the researchers reprogrammed the disease-causing gene defects in the stem cells using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, known as gene scissors. Finally, the researchers guided the corrected stem cells to differentiate into liver cells to see whether the disease that impairs hepatic function was actually cured and that the fixed cells no longer produced the harmful argininosuccinic acid.
CRISPR/Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing technology, offers new hope for treating monogenic disorders like sickle cell anemia. By precisely targeting and correcting the mutated gene responsible for the disease, CRISPR/Cas9 has the potential to provide a permanent cure, offering significant implications for patients and healthcare systems.
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