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CRISPR-based ex vivo gene editing of donor organs

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 29 Jun 2026, 00:00

CRISPR-based ex vivo gene editing of donor organs

Assess recent strategies and logistical hurdles for genetically modifying donor organs during machine perfusion and translating edits to whole organs.

Key Takeaways
  • Proof-of-concept gene silencing has been demonstrated in human kidney biopsy samples
  • DNA-guided CRISPR–Cas systems have been shown to enable cellular RNA targeting
  • CasNx secured an option to license University of Florida DNA-guided CRISPR technology
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