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ReviewFrontiers in oncology2024

Revitalizing oral cancer research: Crispr-Cas9 technology the promise of genetic editing.

Sowmya S V, Dominic Augustine, Shazia Mushtaq, Hosam Ali Baeshen, Heba Ashi, Reem Nabil Hassan, Mohammed Alshahrani, Shankargouda Patil

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Review in Frontiers in oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Strengthening the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Workforce Through Digital Learning: A Capacity-Building Pilot from Pakistan.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Sowmya S VDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Dominic AugustineDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Shazia MushtaqCollege of Applied Medical Sciences, Dental Health Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hosam Ali BaeshenDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Heba AshiDepartment of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Reem Nabil HassanBiological Sciences Department (Genome), Faculty of Sciences, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AlshahraniEndodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Shankargouda PatilCollege of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, UT, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review presents an in-depth analysis of the immense potential of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in revolutionizing oral cancer research. It underscores the inherent limitations of conventional treatments while emphasizing the pressing need for groundbreaking approaches. The unparalleled capability of CRISPR-Cas9 to precisely target and modify specific genes involved in cancer progression heralds a new era in therapeutic intervention. Employing genome-wide CRISPR screens, vulnerabilities in oral cancer cells can be identified, thereby unravelling promising targets for therapeutic interventions. In the realm of oral cancer, the disruptive power of CRISPR-Cas9 manifests through its capacity to perturb genes that are intricately associated with drug resistance, consequently augmenting the efficacy of chemotherapy. To address the challenges that arise, this review diligently examines pertinent issues such as off-target effects, efficient delivery mechanisms, and the ethical considerations surrounding germline editing. Through precise gene editing, facilitated by CRISPR/Cas9, it becomes possible to overcome drug resistance by rectifying mutations, thereby enhancing the efficacy of personalized treatment strategies. This review delves into the prospects of CRISPR-Cas9, illuminating its potential applications in the domains of medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. It is paramount to emphasize the necessity of ongoing research endeavors and the imperative to develop targeted therapies tailored specifically for oral cancer. By embracing this comprehensive overview, we can pave the way for ground-breaking treatments that instill renewed hope for enhanced outcomes in individuals afflicted by oral cancer.

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CRISPR-Cas9CRISPR-screensgene editinggenetic editingoral cancer

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PMID38915370
PMCPMC11194394

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