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Successful Correction by Prime Editing of a Mutation in the RYR1 Gene Responsible for a Myopathy.
Cells - 22 Dec 2023
Godbout Kelly, Rousseau Joël, Tremblay Jacques P
Abstract excerpt
We report the first correction from prime editing a mutation in the RYR1 gene, paving the way to gene therapies for RYR1-related myopathies. The RYR1 gene codes for a calcium channel named Ryanodine receptor 1, which is expressed in skeletal muscle fibers. The failure of this channel causes muscle weakness in patients, which leads to motor disabilities. Currently, there are no effective treatments for these...
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