Targeted gene correction and functional recovery in achondroplasia patient-derived iPSCs

Abstract Background Achondroplasia (ACH) is the most common genetic form of dwarfism and belongs to dominant monogenic disorder caused by a gain-of-function point mutation in the transmembrane region of FGFR3. There are no effective treatments for ACH. Stem cells and gene-editing technology provide...

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Main Authors: Huan Zou, Mingfeng Guan, Yundong Li, Fang Luo, Wenyuan Wang, Yiren Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-021-02555-8