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Tackling hepatitis B Virus with CRISPR/Cas9: advances, challenges, and delivery strategies.

Dakshina M Nair, Leela Kakithakara Vajravelu, Jayaprakash Thulukanam, Vishnupriya Paneerselvam, Poornima Baskar Vimala, Rahul Harikumar Lathakumari

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Review in Virus genes, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Dakshina M NairDepartment of Microbiology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India. dakshinanair888@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-0922-0142
Leela Kakithakara VajraveluDepartment of Microbiology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Jayaprakash ThulukanamDepartment of Microbiology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vishnupriya PaneerselvamDepartment of Microbiology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Poornima Baskar VimalaDepartment of Microbiology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rahul Harikumar LathakumariDepartment of Microbiology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global health challenge, with chronic HBV leading to severe liver diseases, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Current treatments often fail to eradicate the virus, highlighting the need for innovative therapeutic strategies. The CRISPR/Cas9 system has emerged as a dynamic tool for precise genome editing and presents a promising approach to targeting and eliminating HBV infection. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the advances, challenges, and delivery strategies associated with CRISPR/Cas9-based therapies for HBV. We begin by elucidating the mechanism of the CRISPR/Cas9 system and then explore HBV pathogenesis, focusing on the role of covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) and integrated HBV DNA in maintaining chronic infection. CRISPR/Cas9 can disrupt these key viral reservoirs, which are critical for persistent HBV replication and associated liver damage. The application of CRISPR/Cas9 in HBV treatment faces significant challenges, such as off-target effects, delivery efficiency, and immune responses. These challenges are addressed by examining current approaches to enhance the specificity, safety, and efficacy of CRISPR/Cas9. A future perspective on the development and clinical translation of CRISPR/Cas9 therapies for HBV is provided, emphasizing the requirement for further research to improve delivery methods and ensure durable safety and effectiveness. This review underscores the transformative potential of CRISPR/Cas9 in combating HBV and sets the stage for future breakthroughs in the field.

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CRISPR-Cas SystemsGene EditingGenetic TherapyHepatitis B virusAnimalsHepatitis BHepatitis B, ChronicHumansVirus ReplicationCccDNAChronic infectionCRISPR/Cas9Delivery strategiesHepatitis B

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