[HTML][HTML] Application of CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing in HIV-1/AIDS therapy

Q Xiao, D Guo, S Chen - Frontiers in cellular and infection …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Despite the fact that great efforts have been made in the prevention and therapy of HIV-1
infection, HIV-1/AIDS remains a major threat to global human health. Highly active …

[HTML][HTML] Targeting CCR5 as a component of an HIV-1 therapeutic strategy

H Mohamed, T Gurrola, R Berman, M Collins… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Globally, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection is a major health burden for
which successful therapeutic options are still being investigated. Challenges facing current …

[HTML][HTML] Frequency and mechanisms of LINE-1 retrotransposon insertions at CRISPR/Cas9 sites

J Tao, Q Wang, C Mendez-Dorantes, KH Burns… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing has revolutionized experimental molecular biology
and entered the clinical world for targeted gene therapy. Identifying DNA modifications …

[HTML][HTML] Prediction of off-target specificity and cell-specific fitness of CRISPR-Cas System using attention boosted deep learning and network-based gene feature

Q Liu, D He, L Xie - PLoS computational biology, 2019 - journals.plos.org
CRISPR-Cas is a powerful genome editing technology and has a great potential for in vivo
gene therapy. Successful translational application of CRISPR-Cas to biomedicine still faces …

[HTML][HTML] Closing the door with CRISPR: genome editing of CCR5 and CXCR4 as a potential curative solution for HIV

JJ Freen-van Heeren - BioTech, 2022 - mdpi.com
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can be controlled by anti-retroviral therapy.
Suppressing viral replication relies on life-long medication, but anti-retroviral therapy is not …

[HTML][HTML] Updates on CRISPR-based gene editing in HIV-1/AIDS therapy

Z Zhang, W Hou, S Chen - Virologica Sinica, 2022 - Elsevier
Although tremendous efforts have been made to prevent and treat HIV-1 infection, HIV-
1/AIDS remains a major threat to global human health. The combination antiretroviral …

Preclinical Evaluation of a Novel TALEN Targeting CCR5 Confirms Efficacy and Safety in Conferring Resistance to HIV‐1 Infection

M Romito, A Juillerat, YL Kok… - Biotechnology …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Therapies to treat patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) aim at
preventing viral replication but fail to eliminate the virus. Although transplantation of …

CCR5 and CCR5Δ32 in bacterial and parasitic infections: Thinking chemokine receptors outside the HIV box

JH Ellwanger, VL Kaminski… - International Journal …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The CCR5 molecule was reported in 1996 as the main HIV‐1 co‐receptor. In that same year,
the CCR5Δ32 genetic variant was described as a strong protective factor against HIV‐1 …

[HTML][HTML] HIV cure strategies: which ones are appropriate for Africa?

CZY Abana, H Lamptey, EY Bonney… - Cellular and Molecular Life …, 2022 - Springer
Although combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) has reduced mortality and improved
lifespan for people living with HIV, it does not provide a cure. Patients must be on ART for …

Could gene therapy cure HIV?

M Sheykhhasan, A Foroutan, H Manoochehri… - Life Sciences, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed almost 33 million …