Toolkit/CRISPR/Cas system

CRISPR/Cas system

Multi-Component Switch·Research·Since 2015

Also known as: clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and CRISPR-associated proteins, CRISPR-associated (Cas) system, CRISPR-Cas, CRISPR/Cas, CRISPR editing system, CRISPR platform

Taxonomy: Mechanism Branch / Architecture. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

The CRISPR/Cas system is a multi-component genomic engineering platform composed of clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and CRISPR-associated proteins. It is described as a versatile and powerful genetic tool for genome manipulation, with reported applicability across essentially any organism and cell type.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

The system is useful because it has revolutionized traditional gene-editing approaches and offers broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types. The cited review specifically frames it as a platform whose performance can be improved through sgRNA design and modification, Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment strategies.

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we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening

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We then summarize recent applications of CRISPR/Cas systems in metabolic engineering toward production of chemicals and natural compounds

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This technology has advanced our understanding of complex neurologic diseases by enabling the rapid generation of novel, disease-relevant in vitro and transgenic animal models.

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The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated protein (CRISPR-Cas) system has emerged as a powerful genetic tool capable of manipulating the genome of essentially any organism and cell type.

Problem solved

CRISPR/Cas addresses the need for a broadly applicable genomic engineering system for targeted genome manipulation. The supplied evidence also indicates that current work focuses on solving practical performance problems in CRISPR/Cas use, including mutation efficiency, delivery efficiency, and control of adverse effects.

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we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening

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We then summarize recent applications of CRISPR/Cas systems in metabolic engineering toward production of chemicals and natural compounds

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This technology has advanced our understanding of complex neurologic diseases by enabling the rapid generation of novel, disease-relevant in vitro and transgenic animal models.

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Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.

Published Workflows

Objective: Employ the CRISPR/Cas system to boost stress tolerance and resistance in Brassica species.

Why it works: The abstract states that recent genomic studies on Brassica crops and their pathogens have facilitated deployment of CRISPR/Cas systems in breeding major Brassica crops.

molecular mechanisms underlying crop responses to biotic and abiotic stressesCRISPR/Cas-based gene editingbreeding deployment informed by genomic studies

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Architecture: A composed arrangement of multiple parts that instantiates one or more mechanisms.

Target processes

editingrecombinationselectiontranscription

Input: Chemical

Implementation Constraints

The supplied evidence supports practical attention to sgRNA design and modification as an implementation variable for improving CRISPR/Cas-induced mutation efficiency. It also identifies Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as emerging approaches, but does not provide construct architectures, delivery vehicles, cofactors, or expression-system details.

The cited review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects. No quantitative performance benchmarks, organism-specific constraints, or head-to-head comparisons are provided in the supplied evidence.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1application scopesupports2025Source 4needs review

CRISPR-Cas has expanding applications in genetics, biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine.

with a particular emphasis on the CRISPR-Cas system and its expanding applications in genetics, biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine
Claim 2comparative adoptionsupports2025Source 4needs review

The CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the most extensively employed gene-editing platform because of its simplicity, low cost, and efficiency.

Among the diverse gene-editing platforms, the CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the most extensively employed, owing to its simplicity, low cost, and efficiency.
Claim 3therapeutic potentialsupports2025Source 6needs review

The CRISPR/Cas system has significant potential for treating viral infections and is positioned as an effective approach for combating HPV by selectively targeting and editing viral genomes.

Claim 4limitation summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects.

CRISPR/Cas systems have some inherent limitations, such as off-target effects, unsatisfactory efficiency of delivery, and unwanted adverse effects
Claim 5limitation summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects.

CRISPR/Cas systems have some inherent limitations, such as off-target effects, unsatisfactory efficiency of delivery, and unwanted adverse effects
Claim 6limitation summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects.

CRISPR/Cas systems have some inherent limitations, such as off-target effects, unsatisfactory efficiency of delivery, and unwanted adverse effects
Claim 7limitation summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects.

CRISPR/Cas systems have some inherent limitations, such as off-target effects, unsatisfactory efficiency of delivery, and unwanted adverse effects
Claim 8limitation summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects.

CRISPR/Cas systems have some inherent limitations, such as off-target effects, unsatisfactory efficiency of delivery, and unwanted adverse effects
Claim 9limitation summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects.

CRISPR/Cas systems have some inherent limitations, such as off-target effects, unsatisfactory efficiency of delivery, and unwanted adverse effects
Claim 10review scope summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools and show broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types.

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools ... have displayed tremendous potential for genetic manipulation in almost any organism and cell type.
Claim 11review scope summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools and show broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types.

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools ... have displayed tremendous potential for genetic manipulation in almost any organism and cell type.
Claim 12review scope summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools and show broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types.

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools ... have displayed tremendous potential for genetic manipulation in almost any organism and cell type.
Claim 13review scope summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools and show broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types.

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools ... have displayed tremendous potential for genetic manipulation in almost any organism and cell type.
Claim 14review scope summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools and show broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types.

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools ... have displayed tremendous potential for genetic manipulation in almost any organism and cell type.
Claim 15review scope summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools and show broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types.

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools ... have displayed tremendous potential for genetic manipulation in almost any organism and cell type.
Claim 16strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 17strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 18strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 19strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 20strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 21strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 22strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 23strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 24strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 25strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 26strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 27strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 28strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 29strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.
Claim 30strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review discusses Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as newly emerging approaches relevant to improving CRISPR/Cas system use.

several newly emerging approaches, including the use of Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment, are discussed in detail
Claim 31strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review discusses Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as newly emerging approaches relevant to improving CRISPR/Cas system use.

several newly emerging approaches, including the use of Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment, are discussed in detail
Claim 32strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review discusses Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as newly emerging approaches relevant to improving CRISPR/Cas system use.

several newly emerging approaches, including the use of Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment, are discussed in detail
Claim 33strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review discusses Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as newly emerging approaches relevant to improving CRISPR/Cas system use.

several newly emerging approaches, including the use of Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment, are discussed in detail
Claim 34strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review discusses Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as newly emerging approaches relevant to improving CRISPR/Cas system use.

several newly emerging approaches, including the use of Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment, are discussed in detail
Claim 35strategy summarysupports2022Source 5needs review

The review discusses Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as newly emerging approaches relevant to improving CRISPR/Cas system use.

several newly emerging approaches, including the use of Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment, are discussed in detail
Claim 36application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening
Claim 37application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening
Claim 38application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening
Claim 39application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening
Claim 40application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening
Claim 41application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening
Claim 42application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening
Claim 43application scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review summarizes recent applications of CRISPR/Cas systems in metabolic engineering toward production of chemicals and natural compounds.

We then summarize recent applications of CRISPR/Cas systems in metabolic engineering toward production of chemicals and natural compounds
Claim 44application summarysupports2020Source 3needs review

The review states that CRISPR-mediated genome engineering has advanced understanding of complex neurologic diseases by enabling rapid generation of disease-relevant in vitro and transgenic animal models.

This technology has advanced our understanding of complex neurologic diseases by enabling the rapid generation of novel, disease-relevant in vitro and transgenic animal models.
Claim 45capability summarysupports2020Source 3needs review

The review describes CRISPR-Cas as a powerful genetic tool for genome manipulation across essentially any organism and cell type.

The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated protein (CRISPR-Cas) system has emerged as a powerful genetic tool capable of manipulating the genome of essentially any organism and cell type.
Claim 46design components summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review states that building a reliable CRISPR/Cas genome-engineering system involves the Cas protein, guide RNA, and donor DNA.

key points of building reliable CRISPR/Cas system for genome engineering are discussed, including the Cas protein, the guide RNA and the donor DNA
Claim 47limitation summarymixed2020Source 3needs review

The review discusses limitations of the CRISPR editing system and suggests that future modifications to existing platforms may further advance understanding of the brain.

Additionally, we discuss limitations of the CRISPR editing system and suggest how future modifications to existing platforms may advance our understanding of the brain.
Claim 48review scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review describes CRISPR/Cas systems as versatile genomic engineering tools for microbial biotechnology.

The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated (Cas) system has been rapidly developed as versatile genomic engineering tools ... for applications in microbial biotechnology.
Claim 49scope summarysupports2020Source 3needs review

The review covers many adaptations of the CRISPR platform with emphasis on applications for genetic interrogation of the normal and diseased nervous system.

We begin with an overview of the canonical function of the CRISPR platform, followed by a functional review of its many adaptations, with an emphasis on its applications for genetic interrogation of the normal and diseased nervous system.
Claim 50toolkit scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing
Claim 51toolkit scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing
Claim 52toolkit scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing
Claim 53toolkit scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing
Claim 54toolkit scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing
Claim 55toolkit scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing
Claim 56toolkit scope summarysupports2020Source 2needs review

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing
Claim 57application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

TAL/TALE proteins and CRISPR/Cas systems have been used extensively for genome editing across cells of various types and species.

Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.
Claim 58application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

TAL/TALE proteins and CRISPR/Cas systems have been used extensively for genome editing across cells of various types and species.

Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.
Claim 59application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

TAL/TALE proteins and CRISPR/Cas systems have been used extensively for genome editing across cells of various types and species.

Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.
Claim 60application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

TAL/TALE proteins and CRISPR/Cas systems have been used extensively for genome editing across cells of various types and species.

Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.
Claim 61application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

TAL/TALE proteins and CRISPR/Cas systems have been used extensively for genome editing across cells of various types and species.

Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.
Claim 62application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

TAL/TALE proteins and CRISPR/Cas systems have been used extensively for genome editing across cells of various types and species.

Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.
Claim 63application scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

TAL/TALE proteins and CRISPR/Cas systems have been used extensively for genome editing across cells of various types and species.

Engineered DNA-binding molecules such as transcription activator-like effector (TAL or TALE) proteins and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system have been used extensively for genome editing in cells of various types and species.
Claim 64functional capabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can be used for transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and locus-specific chromatin isolation.

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can also be utilized for other purposes, such as transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and isolation of chromatin in a locus-specific manner.
Claim 65functional capabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can be used for transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and locus-specific chromatin isolation.

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can also be utilized for other purposes, such as transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and isolation of chromatin in a locus-specific manner.
Claim 66functional capabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can be used for transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and locus-specific chromatin isolation.

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can also be utilized for other purposes, such as transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and isolation of chromatin in a locus-specific manner.
Claim 67functional capabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can be used for transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and locus-specific chromatin isolation.

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can also be utilized for other purposes, such as transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and isolation of chromatin in a locus-specific manner.
Claim 68functional capabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can be used for transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and locus-specific chromatin isolation.

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can also be utilized for other purposes, such as transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and isolation of chromatin in a locus-specific manner.
Claim 69functional capabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can be used for transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and locus-specific chromatin isolation.

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can also be utilized for other purposes, such as transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and isolation of chromatin in a locus-specific manner.
Claim 70functional capabilitysupports2015Source 1needs review

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can be used for transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and locus-specific chromatin isolation.

The sequence-specific DNA-binding activities of these engineered DNA-binding molecules can also be utilized for other purposes, such as transcriptional activation, transcriptional repression, chromatin modification, visualization of genomic regions, and isolation of chromatin in a locus-specific manner.
Claim 71review scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

This review focuses on biological applications of engineered DNA-binding molecules other than genome editing.

In this review, we describe applications of these engineered DNA-binding molecules for biological purposes other than genome editing.
Claim 72review scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

This review focuses on biological applications of engineered DNA-binding molecules other than genome editing.

In this review, we describe applications of these engineered DNA-binding molecules for biological purposes other than genome editing.
Claim 73review scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

This review focuses on biological applications of engineered DNA-binding molecules other than genome editing.

In this review, we describe applications of these engineered DNA-binding molecules for biological purposes other than genome editing.
Claim 74review scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

This review focuses on biological applications of engineered DNA-binding molecules other than genome editing.

In this review, we describe applications of these engineered DNA-binding molecules for biological purposes other than genome editing.
Claim 75review scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

This review focuses on biological applications of engineered DNA-binding molecules other than genome editing.

In this review, we describe applications of these engineered DNA-binding molecules for biological purposes other than genome editing.
Claim 76review scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

This review focuses on biological applications of engineered DNA-binding molecules other than genome editing.

In this review, we describe applications of these engineered DNA-binding molecules for biological purposes other than genome editing.
Claim 77review scopesupports2015Source 1needs review

This review focuses on biological applications of engineered DNA-binding molecules other than genome editing.

In this review, we describe applications of these engineered DNA-binding molecules for biological purposes other than genome editing.

Approval Evidence

7 sources23 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug crispr-cas-system
Recent advancements in genomic studies on Brassica crops and their pathogens have facilitated the deployment of CRISPR/Cas systems in breeding major Brassica crops. This review highlights recent progress in CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing technologies to improve resistance to pathogens and enhance tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures.

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Among the diverse gene-editing platforms, the CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the most extensively employed, owing to its simplicity, low cost, and efficiency.

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With the rapid advancement of genetic modification technologies, the CRISPR/Cas system has demonstrated significant potential in treating viral infections. Its ability to selectively target and edit viral genomes for elimination positions it as a highly effective approach for combating HPV.

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Strategies for High-Efficiency Mutation Using the CRISPR/Cas System

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The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated (Cas) system has been rapidly developed as versatile genomic engineering tools

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The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated protein (CRISPR-Cas) system has emerged as a powerful genetic tool capable of manipulating the genome of essentially any organism and cell type.

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...and the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) (CRISPR/Cas) system...

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application scopesupports

CRISPR-Cas has expanding applications in genetics, biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine.

with a particular emphasis on the CRISPR-Cas system and its expanding applications in genetics, biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine

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application scopesupports

CRISPR/Cas systems have been deployed in breeding major Brassica crops.

Recent advancements in genomic studies on Brassica crops and their pathogens have facilitated the deployment of CRISPR/Cas systems in breeding major Brassica crops.

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capabilitysupports

CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing technologies are being used to improve pathogen resistance and tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures in Brassica crops.

This review highlights recent progress in CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing technologies to improve resistance to pathogens and enhance tolerance to drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures.

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comparative adoptionsupports

The CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the most extensively employed gene-editing platform because of its simplicity, low cost, and efficiency.

Among the diverse gene-editing platforms, the CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the most extensively employed, owing to its simplicity, low cost, and efficiency.

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research scopesupports

The review discusses a workflow for employing the CRISPR/Cas system to boost stress tolerance and resistance in Brassica species.

Furthermore, the review discusses the workflow for employing the CRISPR/Cas system to boost stress tolerance and resistance, outlines the associated challenges, and explores prospects based on gene editing research in Brassica species.

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therapeutic potentialsupports

The CRISPR/Cas system has significant potential for treating viral infections and is positioned as an effective approach for combating HPV by selectively targeting and editing viral genomes.

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limitation summarysupports

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have inherent limitations including off-target effects, unsatisfactory delivery efficiency, and unwanted adverse effects.

CRISPR/Cas systems have some inherent limitations, such as off-target effects, unsatisfactory efficiency of delivery, and unwanted adverse effects

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review scope summarysupports

The review states that CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools and show broad potential for genetic manipulation across many organisms and cell types.

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized traditional gene-editing tools ... have displayed tremendous potential for genetic manipulation in almost any organism and cell type.

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strategy summarysupports

The review describes choice of delivery system as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... choice of delivery system ... are comprehensively described in this review.

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strategy summarysupports

The review describes improving sgRNA design and modification as a strategy for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations.

Strategies for improving the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas-induced mutations, such as ... improving the design and modification of sgRNA ... are comprehensively described in this review.

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strategy summarysupports

The review discusses Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment as newly emerging approaches relevant to improving CRISPR/Cas system use.

several newly emerging approaches, including the use of Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and mutant enrichment, are discussed in detail

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application scope summarysupports

The review highlights application of the CRISPR/Cas toolbox to multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening.

we highlighted the application of CRISPR/Cas toolbox for multiplexed engineering and high throughput screening

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application scope summarysupports

The review summarizes recent applications of CRISPR/Cas systems in metabolic engineering toward production of chemicals and natural compounds.

We then summarize recent applications of CRISPR/Cas systems in metabolic engineering toward production of chemicals and natural compounds

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application summarysupports

The review states that CRISPR-mediated genome engineering has advanced understanding of complex neurologic diseases by enabling rapid generation of disease-relevant in vitro and transgenic animal models.

This technology has advanced our understanding of complex neurologic diseases by enabling the rapid generation of novel, disease-relevant in vitro and transgenic animal models.

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capability summarysupports

The review describes CRISPR-Cas as a powerful genetic tool for genome manipulation across essentially any organism and cell type.

The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated protein (CRISPR-Cas) system has emerged as a powerful genetic tool capable of manipulating the genome of essentially any organism and cell type.

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design components summarysupports

The review states that building a reliable CRISPR/Cas genome-engineering system involves the Cas protein, guide RNA, and donor DNA.

key points of building reliable CRISPR/Cas system for genome engineering are discussed, including the Cas protein, the guide RNA and the donor DNA

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limitation summarymixed

The review discusses limitations of the CRISPR editing system and suggests that future modifications to existing platforms may further advance understanding of the brain.

Additionally, we discuss limitations of the CRISPR editing system and suggest how future modifications to existing platforms may advance our understanding of the brain.

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review scope summarysupports

The review describes CRISPR/Cas systems as versatile genomic engineering tools for microbial biotechnology.

The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-associated (Cas) system has been rapidly developed as versatile genomic engineering tools ... for applications in microbial biotechnology.

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scope summarysupports

The review covers many adaptations of the CRISPR platform with emphasis on applications for genetic interrogation of the normal and diseased nervous system.

We begin with an overview of the canonical function of the CRISPR platform, followed by a functional review of its many adaptations, with an emphasis on its applications for genetic interrogation of the normal and diseased nervous system.

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toolkit scope summarysupports

The review covers CRISPR/Cas tools for gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems, and precise single base editing.

various CRISPR/Cas tools for genome engineering, including gene activation, gene interference, orthogonal CRISPR systems and precise single base editing

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The evidence describes CRISPR/Cas as a versatile genomic engineering tool and a powerful genetic platform capable of manipulating the genome of essentially any organism and cell type. Its utility is further supported by multiple improvement avenues discussed in the review, including sgRNA optimization, Cas variants, anti-CRISPR proteins, and edited-mutant enrichment.

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    StructuralSource 1International Journal of Molecular Sciences2015Claim 57Claim 58Claim 59

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    Best ReviewSource 2Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology2020Claim 36Claim 37Claim 38

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    StructuralSource 5Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology2022Claim 4Claim 5Claim 6

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    StructuralSource 6MED2025Claim 3

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