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ReviewTheranostics2026

Advancements in CRISPR-based therapies for ocular pathologies: from disease mechanisms to intervention strategies.

Qinghua Li, Qingdong Bao, Sihan Zhao, Fan Wu, Yang Li, Kaiyuan Wang, Wenlong Li, Hua Gao

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Review in Theranostics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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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

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Qinghua LiState Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Qingdong BaoState Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Sihan ZhaoSchool of Ophthalmology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250001, China.
Fan WuSchool of Ophthalmology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250001, China.
Yang LiState Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China.
Kaiyuan WangDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
Wenlong LiState Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Hua GaoState Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao 266071, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Eye diseases caused by genetic mutations affect over 2.2 billion people worldwide. The development of CRISPR technology has opened exciting possibilities for how we diagnose and treat these conditions. However, designing effective CRISPR systems, managing potential risks, and considering the ethical questions around gene therapy in clinical practice are major challenges. To move forward successfully, it's important to evaluate how practical CRISPR-based treatments are for eye diseases from a clinical perspective, while also understanding how CRISPR systems work. In this review, we start by covering the basic principles behind CRISPR technology and explore its different types. Next, we look at various ways CRISPR is being used in eye research and treatments, from early studies to new clinical approaches. Lastly, we address the regulatory environment and ethical issues involved, discussing existing rules, safety concerns, and guidelines for genetic modifications in medical settings. Our goal is to share new insights into innovative treatments for eye diseases and to support the safe use of CRISPR in clinical eye care. This review aims to be a helpful resource for researchers, doctors, and regulators working on CRISPR-based therapies.

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CRISPR-Cas SystemsEye DiseasesGene EditingGenetic TherapyAnimalsHumansclinical applicationCRISPR gene therapyeye diseasesgenetic modificationocular immune privilege

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PMID41328347
PMCPMC12665111

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