CRISPR IN HEMATOLOGY

Gene Editing for Sickle Cell Disease and Beyond

von Zhestakov Korney

218 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Gene Editing for Sickle Cell Disease and BeyondWhat if the future of blood-disorder treatment lies not only in managing symptoms, but in changing the genetic instructions behind disease?CRISPR IN HEMATOLOGY: Gene Editing for Sickle Cell Disease and Beyond provides an accessible yet scientifically grounded exploration of one of the most transformative technologies in modern biomedical research: CRISPR gene editing.Beginning with the fundamentals of CRISPR-Cas systems and genome editing, this book explores how researchers are applying gene-editing technologies to hematological disorders, with particular attention to sickle cell disease and emerging approaches to modifying blood-forming stem cells.Readers will discover how CRISPR works at the molecular level, how hematopoietic stem cells are studied and modified, and why gene editing has generated significant interest as a potential therapeutic strategy. The book also examines the challenges that accompany these advances, including off-target effects, delivery methods, cellular engineering, immune considerations, ethical questions, regulatory challenges, and long-term safety.Beyond sickle cell disease, the discussion extends to the broader landscape of hematology, including potential applications in β-thalassemia, inherited blood disorders, leukemia, immune-cell engineering, and other areas of blood and immune-system research.Inside This Book, You'll Explore: - The foundations of CRISPR and gene-editing technology- CRISPR-Cas systems and their mechanisms of action- The genetic and molecular basis of sickle cell disease- Gene-editing strategies involving hematopoietic stem cells- How CRISPR approaches are being investigated for blood disorders- Potential applications beyond sickle cell disease- Gene delivery, editing efficiency, and off-target considerations- Safety, ethical, and regulatory challenges- The role of CRISPR in the evolving field of precision medicine- Emerging directions and future possibilities in hematologyWhether you are a student, laboratory professional, researcher, healthcare professional, biomedical science enthusiast, or reader interested in the future of genetic medicine, this book offers a structured introduction to the science, possibilities, and challenges surrounding CRISPR in hematology.Explore the science behind gene editing-and discover why CRISPR is becoming an important part of the conversation about the future of blood-disorder research and treatment.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798174862760
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published