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ArticleFrontiers in genome editing2025

Mapping the therapeutic landscape of CRISPR-Cas9 for combating age-related diseases.

Qiyu He, Yida Wang, Zhimin Tan, Xian Zhang, Chao Yu, Xiaoqin Jiang

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Article in Frontiers in genome editing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  2. Translational Geroscience Strategies for Delaying Multimorbidity.ACS pharmacology & translational science · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Qiyu He *Department of Urology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yida Wang *Key Laboratory of BioResource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Zhimin Tan *Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xian ZhangDepartment of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Chao Yu *Department of Anesthesiology, West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xiaoqin JiangDepartment of Anesthesiology, West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

CRISPR-Cas9 (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats-associated protein 9) has emerged as a transformative genome-editing tool with significant therapeutic potential for age-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disorders, and osteoporosis. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of CRISPR-Cas9 research in age-related diseases, identifying key contributors, major research hotspots, and critical technological advancements. While promising applications have been demonstrated in gene repair, functional regulation, and molecular interventions, significant barriers persist, including off-target effects, low delivery efficiency, and limited editing in non-dividing cells. Ethical concerns over germline editing and gaps in long-term safety data further complicate clinical translation. Future directions emphasize the development of high-precision Cas9 variants, homology-directed repair-independent tools, and efficient delivery systems, alongside the establishment of international regulatory frameworks and multicenter clinical trials. These efforts are essential to fully realize the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 in addressing the global health challenges of aging.

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age-related diseasesbibliometric analysisCRISPR-Cas9gene therapygenome editing

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PMID40255230
PMCPMC12006052

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