Raigani Mozhghan, Eftekhari Zohre, Adeli Ahmad, Kazemi-Lomedasht Fatemeh
Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran.
Venom and Biotherapeutics Molecules Laboratory, Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran.
Mol Ther Nucleic Acids. 2025 Aug 5;36(3):102666. doi: 10.1016/j.omtn.2025.102666. eCollection 2025 Sep 9.
Gene editing is a groundbreaking therapeutic approach that can potentially treat a broad spectrum of genetic and acquired diseases. This review highlights recent clinical trials employing advanced gene editing technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9, zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs), and base editors across multiple disease areas including metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, muscular dystrophies, and inherited eye disorders. Central to the success of these therapies is the development of efficient and safe delivery systems, including lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), viral vectors (adenoviral and lentiviral), electroporation techniques, and virus-like particles (VLPs), which facilitate precise editing of target cells or . These delivery platforms have enabled promising early-phase clinical trials demonstrating feasibility, safety, and durable gene modification in patient populations. For example, LNPs have been pivotal in delivering mRNA editors for liver-targeted metabolic diseases. At the same time, viral vectors have been used for modification of T cells and hematopoietic stem cells in autoimmune and infectious diseases. Despite encouraging results, challenges remain in optimizing delivery specificity, minimizing off-target effects, and ensuring long-term safety and efficacy. Ongoing and upcoming trials continue to refine these delivery technologies and expand the therapeutic reach of gene editing.
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