Latest Advances of Virology Research Using CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene-Editing Technology and Its Application to Vaccine Development.
Viruses
; 13(5)2021 04 28.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1302471
ABSTRACT
In recent years, the CRISPR/Cas9-based gene-editing techniques have been well developed and applied widely in several aspects of research in the biological sciences, in many species, including humans, animals, plants, and even in viruses. Modification of the viral genome is crucial for revealing gene function, virus pathogenesis, gene therapy, genetic engineering, and vaccine development. Herein, we have provided a brief review of the different technologies for the modification of the viral genomes. Particularly, we have focused on the recently developed CRISPR/Cas9-based gene-editing system, detailing its origin, functional principles, and touching on its latest achievements in virology research and applications in vaccine development, especially in large DNA viruses of humans and animals. Future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9-based gene-editing technology in virology research, including the potential shortcomings, are also discussed.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Viruses
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Viral Vaccines
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Biomedical Research
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CRISPR-Cas Systems
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Gene Editing
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Vaccinology
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
V13050779
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