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A comprehensive review of CRISPR-Cas9-mediated genome editing in Leishmania strains: methodologies, applications, challenges and future directions

Jul 2026 · Molecular Biology Reports · Vol 53 · 0 citations · 98 references
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A consolidated guide for selecting suitable CRISPR-Cas technologies and underscoring important considerations for their continued development in leishmaniasis research is offered, highlighting the transition of CRISPR-Cas systems from proof-of-concept tools to versatile platforms for functional genomics, target validation and translational research in Leishmania.

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