CRISPR-Cas System in Translational Biotechnology

ISBN-13: 9780323918084 / Angielski

Swati Joshi; Digvijay Verma; Ravi Kr Gupta

Opis

CRISPR-Cas System in Translational Biotechnology discusses applied and translational aspects of the CRISPR-Cas technology. The book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical solutions surrounding this emerging and impactful technology in several academic and industrial fields. It is split in five sections: CRISP-Cas fundamentals and advancements; CRISP-Cas in medical biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in environmental biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in food biotechnology; and biosafety, patents and commercialization of CRISP-Cas technology. Written by experts from diverse backgrounds, the content covers the subject and its impact in multiple fields. It is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers on bioinformatics, systems biology, and members of the biomedical field and biotechnology industry who are interested in learning more about CRISP-Cas system and its applications.

Spis treści

Part I. CRISPR/Cas Fundamentals and advancements 1. CRISPR-Cas Fundamentals and Advances (In Translational Biotechnology) 2. An overview of the CRISPR-Cas System: Applications and Opportunities 3. CRISPR-Cas 9: A solution to rapid befalling global epidemic of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 4. CRISPR-Cas9 and comparison with other gene editing tools Part II. CRISPR/Cas in Medical Biotechnology 5. Molecular engineering of CRISPR-Cas system toward in-vitro diagnostics 6. Genome editing with CRISPR-Cas: The future of infectious disease 7. Role of CRISPR in cancer research and treatment 8. Genome engineering with CRISPR-Cas: Revolutionizing healthcare 9. Role of CRISPR-Cas in cancer treatments 10. Unlocking new ways to tackle tuberculosis using CRIPSR-Cas as potent weapon 11. Translational biotechnology and CRISPR-Cas Part III. CRISPR/Cas in Environmental Biotechnology 12. Dealing environmental problems using CRISPR-Cas tools 13. Translational and evolutionary effect of CRISPR-Cas system in environmental sustainability 14. Employment of CRISPR/Cas on microorganisms for improving the fertility of the soil Part IV. CRISPR/Cas in Food Biotechnology 15. Modifying food bacteria using CRISPR-Cas technology 16. CRISPR-Cas technologies in food security and food revolution 17. CRISPR technology: A revolutionizing tool for crop improvement 18. Biotechnological applications of CRISPR-Cas systems in fungi Part V. Biosafety, patents, and commercialization of CRISPR-Cas technology 19. Commercial application of CRISPR technology in gene therapy 20. Application of CRISPR-Cas in disease diagnosis and management 21. CRISPR: The Janus God of modern science 22. Commercialization and allied aspects of CRISPR techniques