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AI-guided CRISPR screening reveals therapeutic targets in psoriasis

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 06 Jul 2026, 00:00

AI-guided CRISPR screening reveals therapeutic targets in psoriasis

Read about applying AI to prioritize CRISPR screen hits in keratinocytes to find potential therapeutic targets for psoriasis.

Key Takeaways
  • Genome-wide CRISPR knockout screen identified regulators of keratinocyte surface IL17RA
  • AI model VirtualCRISPR prioritized screening hits for experimental validation
  • Topical ALOX5 inhibitor zileuton and OXTR antagonist cligosiban suppressed psoriasiform dermatitis in mice
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