Improve the efficiency and accuracy of genomics edition for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa
Improve the efficiency and accuracy of genomics edition for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa.
Epidermolysis bullosa or butterfly skin disease is characterized by extreme skin fragility and a great propensity for the development of aggressive skin carcinomas. Scientific personnel from CIEMAT, UC3M and CIBERER have managed to increase the levels of precision and efficacy of genomic editing technology for the treatment of this disease. The new approach, which uses CRISPR / Cas9 tools in conjunction with an adeno-associated vector, precisely corrects the disease-causing gene in skin cells and opens the door to future clinical trials. (Spanish)