Spliceosome-Mediated Trans-Splicing: The Therapeutic Cut and Paste
Spliceosome-Mediated Trans-Splicing: The Therapeutic Cut and Paste
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DOI:
10.1038/jid.2012.101
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发表时间:
2012-08-01
影响因子:
6.5
通讯作者:
Bauer, Johann W.
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作者:
Wally, Verena;Murauer, Eva M.;Bauer, Johann W.
Spliceosome-mediated RNA trans-splicing (SMaRT) is an RNA-based technology to reprogram genes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. For the correction of genetic diseases, SMaRT offers several advantages over traditional gene-replacement strategies. SMaRT protocols have recently been used for in vitro phenotypic correction of a variety of genetic disorders, ranging from epidermolysis bullosa to neurodegenerative diseases. In vivo studies are currently bringing trans-splicing RNA therapy toward clinical application. In this review, we summarize the progress made toward the medical use of SMaRT and provide an outlook on its upcoming applications. Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2012) 132, 1959-1966; doi:10.1038/jid.2012.101; published online 12 April 2012