Chinese scientists using genomic editor could cure cancer. The experiment was conducted on laboratory mice.
The researchers set up the editor of genes so that the DNA is just starting to change under certain conditions. For example, when the cancer cells or proteins appear defective signal molecule drug that physicians injected into a cancer tumor. Here, instead of the usual "guide" RNAs editable information about the genes involved in the system of modified versions of these molecules. They suspend the protein work Cas9, which performs all operations over the genome. In the specific area is a place where the drug particle can join and work to restore the protein.
During the experiments, the artificial tumor was introduced on rodent animals. When doctors artificially activated the work Cas9, cancer cells self-destruct. In healthy cells, which are located in the neighborhood, this process does not affect.
Now scientists will undertake the development of genomic vaccines that could be used in the treatment of cancer in humans.
Source: v-kurse.ru