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Biotechnologies for Gene Therapy

RNA, CRISPR, Nanobots, and Preclinical Applications

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  • Addresses the delivery microRNA and CRISPR for a variety of diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease

  • Illustrates the delivery methods and techniques for preclinical applications of miroRNA and CRISPR gene therapy

  • Identifies biotechnologies for gene therapy that have the potential for developing into new clinical therapies

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About this book

The purpose of this book is to highlight some of latest developments and applications of CRISPR, RNA, and DNA to treat diseases ranging from cancers to cardiovascular and degenerative disorders. It also features innovations of the delivery methods for nucleic acids ranging from nanodevices made from DNA and pseudo amino acids to viral vectors. This is an ideal book for academics, clinicians, and students interested in gene therapy.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, USA

    Yang H. Yun

  • Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

    Kristine E. Yoder

About the editors

Dr. Yang Yun is an Associate Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Akron. His research interested include biomaterials, cancer therapy, drug and gene delivery, electrospinning, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, and the treatment of infectious diseases.

Dr. Kristine Yoder is  an Associate Professor in the department of Cancer Biology and Genetics at Ohio State University.

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