Development of New Genome Editing Tools for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia
Giulio Preta
Abstract
Hyperlipidemia is a medical condition characterized by high levels of lipids in the blood. It is often associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. Traditional treatment approaches for hyperlipidemia involve lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and the use of medications like statins. Recent advancements in genome editing technologies, including CRISPR-Cas9, have opened up new possibilities for the treatment of this condition. This review provides a general overview of the main target genes involved in lipid metabolism and highlights the progress made during recent years towards the development of new treatments for dyslipidemia.
Topics & Concepts
HyperlipidemiaGenome editingDyslipidemiaCRISPRCas9BioinformaticsMedicineComputational biologyBiologyIntensive care medicineGeneGeneticsInternal medicineDiseaseEndocrinologyDiabetes mellitusCRISPR and Genetic EngineeringInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationViral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects