Postępy Mikrobiologii (Jun 2023)

Crispr/Cas System: An Effective Tool Against Pathogenic Diseases

  • Aslam Shakira,
  • Umair Ali,
  • Aslam Zaid,
  • Saleem Muhammad Zafar,
  • Bashir Hamid

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/am-2023-0009
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 62, no. 2
pp. 87 – 99

Abstract

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Viral pathogens are major concern nowadays. Bacterial CRISPR/Cas systems help in defending the host body against different pathogens including viruses too. This system contains restriction enzymes that introduce dsDNA breaks on target site to make the virus non-functional by damaging its genes. Coronavirus, HIV and Herpes viruses are causing mortality all around the world. To control the spread of disease, early detection and treatment is required. CRISPR system due to its high efficiency provides a platform to restrict the viral entry into host cell, viral genome editing and eliminate the latent infections. In this review, the CRISPR strategies against three major viral diseases are put under consideration: Coronavirus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Herpesvirus associated diseases. Three CRISPR/Cas systems have been discussed including CRISPR/Cas12, CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cas13 that are used against the above listed viruses.

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