title: Genome Editing of Structural Variations: Modeling and Gene Correction.
abstract: The analysis of chromosomal structural variations (SVs), such as inversions and translocations, was made possible by the completion of the human genome project and the development of genome-wide sequencing technologies. SVs contribute to genetic diversity and evolution, although some SVs can cause diseases such as hemophilia A in humans. Genome engineering technology using programmable nucleases (e.g., ZFNs, TALENs, and CRISPR/Cas9) has been rapidly developed, enabling precise and efficient genome editing for SV research. Here, we review advances in modeling and gene correction of SVs, focusing on inversion, translocation, and nucleotide repeat expansion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Brain Korea 21 Plus Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea.
authors.forename: Chul-Yong
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Brain Korea 21 Plus Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea.
authors.forename: Jin Jea
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Sung
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Brain Korea 21 Plus Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea. Electronic address: dwkim2@yuhs.ac.
authors.forename: Dong-Wook
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D002877:Chromosomes, Human; D000072669:Gene Editing / Q000379:methods*; D015316:Genetic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014644:Genetic Variation; D015894:Genome, Human; D006801:Humans
keywords: engineered nucleases; gene correction; genome editing; inversion; short nucleotide repeat; translocation