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Hacking the Cancer Genome: Profiling Therapeutically Actionable Long Non-coding RNAs Using CRISPR-Cas9 Screening.

Authors :
Esposito R
Bosch N
Lanzós A
Polidori T
Pulido-Quetglas C
Johnson R
Source :
Cancer cell [Cancer Cell] 2019 Apr 15; Vol. 35 (4), pp. 545-557. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Feb 28.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) represent a huge reservoir of potential cancer targets. Such "onco-lncRNAs" have resisted traditional RNAi methods, but CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing now promises functional screens at high throughput and low cost. The unique biology of lncRNAs demands screening strategies distinct from protein-coding genes. The first such screens have identified hundreds of onco-lncRNAs promoting cell proliferation and drug resistance. Ongoing developments will further improve screen performance and translational relevance. This Review aims to highlight the potential of CRISPR screening technology for discovering new onco-lncRNAs, and to guide molecular oncologists wishing to apply it to their cancer of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1878-3686
Volume :
35
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cancer cell
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30827888
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccell.2019.01.019