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ArticleResearch and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis2025

Development of a novel gene editing lexicon for hemophilia: methodology and results.

Craig M Kessler, Leonard A Valentino, Courtney D Thornburg, Carmen Unzu, Mark A Kay, Flora Peyvandi, Penni Smith, Wolfgang Miesbach, William McKeown, Glenn F Pierce and 12 more

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22 authors.

Craig M KesslerGeorgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.
Leonard A ValentinoNational Bleeding Disorders Foundation, New York City, New York, USA.
Courtney D ThornburgUniversity of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.
Carmen UnzuDNA and RNA Medicine Division, Cima Universidad de Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Mark A KayStanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA.
Flora PeyvandiUniversity of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Penni SmithUtah Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Wolfgang MiesbachUniversity Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
William McKeownCare of Elderly Medicine, Antrim Area Hospital, Antrim, United Kingdom.
Glenn F PierceWorld Federation of Hemophilia, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Kate KhairHaemnet, London, United Kingdom.
Katarina StarcevicMaslansky and Partners, New York City, New York, USA.
Monisha PillaiMaslansky and Partners, New York City, New York, USA.
Micheala JonesRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA.
Anil SindhurakarRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA.
Lauren WhyteRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA.
Virginie DelwartRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA.
Megan ChiaoRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA.
David E GutsteinRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA.
Ilia AntoninoIntellia Therapeutics, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Cedric HermansSaint-Luc University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
Steven W PipeUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated protein 9 (Cas9)-based targeted gene editing platforms are being developed to treat genetic diseases like hemophilia. Such novel therapy involves complex concepts and terminology that require aligned language to engage key stakeholders in the hemophilia community. Thus, a globally aligned gene editing lexicon - a consistent language to communicate the fundamentals of gene editing in hemophilia, designed to be credible and accessible for people with hemophilia and caregivers while avoiding unnecessary complexity - is required to address this need. Objectives: To establish an aligned language and communications framework that facilitates informed consent and shared decision-making regarding gene editing and treatment considerations in hemophilia. Methods: Through an innovative partnership with global experts in hemophilia, gene editing, and biotechnology, initial insights were gathered via interviews, workshops, and analysis of existing language within the hemophilia community. Qualitative research involving lived experience experts (people with hemophilia and caregivers; Results: Key themes included insights into audience mindsets, guiding language principles, and optimized terminology for key topics like gene editing concepts and posttreatment considerations. Audience mindsets revealed cautious optimism around gene therapy, with more skepticism around gene editing. Guiding language principles indicated a preference for plainspoken over technical language, definitions that link to patient benefits, and explanations that highlight the precise nature of gene editing. Conclusion: This collaborative approach ensures broad adoption of the lexicon within the hemophilia community and readiness for beta testing.

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blood coagulation disordersclustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeatsgene editinghemophilia Ahemophilia Blexicon

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PMCPMC11999326

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